Alana Burkhart

Alana Burkhart is a central defender for Thun in the Swiss Women's Super League, where she has emerged as a key player in the team's defensive lineup. At 26 years old, Burkhart combines both experience and tactical intelligence to excel in her position. As a Swiss national, she has honed her skills domestically, contributing significantly to her team's stability at the back. In the current season, she has played 7 matches, accumulating 675 minutes on the field. While her primary role focuses on defense, her ball-playing capabilities make her stand out, demonstrated by her impressive playmaker rank of 1.5, an excellent score that signifies her strategic importance in constructing plays from the back.

Burkhart is particularly noted for her ability to intercept and challenge opponents effectively. She records a possession-adjusted 5.59 interceptions and 4.22 challenges per 90 minutes, boasting a challenge success rate of 62%. Her defensive prowess is complemented by her ability to facilitate ball progression, as seen in her progressive passing distance of 277.17 meters and a carrying distance of 71.18 meters per 90 minutes, embodying her archetype as a Ball Playing Centre-Back. Although she doesn't contribute directly to goals or assists (0 goals and assists per 90), her underlying defensive metrics and ball distribution skills play a crucial role in initiating attacks and maintaining team structure, marking her as a highly valued defender with an estimated transfer value of €57K.