Anna Palm

Anna Palm is a central defender for Lyn in the Toppserien, Norway's top tier of women's football. At 25 years of age, Palm has become a reliable presence at the heart of Lyn's defense. In the 17 matches she has played this season, she has accumulated over 1600 minutes on the pitch, showcasing her durability and importance to the side. While she may not contribute directly to the scoreboard, evidenced by her goals and assists per game standing at zero, her role as a ball-playing center-back is vital to the team's defensive strategy.

Palm's contributions are best captured through her impressive defensive metrics. She excels in ball interception, with a possession-adjusted rate of 3.05 interceptions per game and 2.94 challenges per match. Although her challenge success rate might be at 0%, these numbers indicate her proactive nature in disrupting opposition play. Furthermore, her progressive passing distance of 470.79 yards per game and a carrying distance of 78.95 yards highlight her ability to transition the ball effectively from defense into attack. Despite her lack of offensive statistics, Palm ranks third in playmakers, underlining her role in initiating build-up plays and maintaining possession from the back. Overall, Anna Palm provides an essential defensive backbone for Lyn and represents the archetype of a modern ball-playing central defender.