Anna Linnea Sandberg

Anna Linnea Sandberg is an emerging talent in women's football, currently making her mark as a Left Wing Back (LWB) for Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League Women. At 23 years of age, the Swedish national has displayed notable versatility and skill, contributing significantly to her team's dynamics. Over the course of nine games and 762 minutes played, Sandberg has emerged as a reliable defensive force, reflected in her possession-adjusted interceptions and challenges, both averaging at 3.82 per game, with a challenge success rate of 54%. These defensive statistics underscore her capability to disrupt opposition play effectively and provide stability to her side's backline.

Despite playing in a more defensively-focused role, Sandberg has also shown promise in initiating attacks, as evidenced by her progressive carrying and passing distances. Averaging 20.18 meters in progressive carries and 237.36 meters in progressive passes per game, she effectively advances the ball when transitioning from defense to attack, enhancing her team's playmaking abilities in the process. Her assist rate of 0.13 per game further highlights her ability to support offensive efforts, even though scoring is not her primary focus, as reflected by her zero goals and expected goals (xG) per game. Valued at approximately €447K, Anna Linnea Sandberg ranks 3.5 in playmaking, indicating her steady development and potential as a significant asset in her playing archetype as a wing back.