Emma Braut Brunes

Emma Braut Brunes has firmly established herself as a vital component of Kolbotn's defensive setup in the Toppserien, Norway's top-tier women's football league. At just 21 years of age, she serves as a central backbone in her role as a center-back (CB), demonstrating composure and defensive acumen beyond her years. Over the course of 19 games in the current season, she has accumulated 1,789 minutes on the pitch, showcasing her reliability and endurance. As a defending leader, Emma's primary focus remains on thwarting opposition attacks rather than contributing to her side's goal tally, reflected by her goals-per-game rate of 0.05 and an xG per game of 0.04.

Emma excels as a read-and-react defender, boasting an impressive 5.54 possession-adjusted interceptions per game paired with 5.84 challenges per game. Despite a recorded challenge success rate of 0%, which could suggest a greater reliance on positioning and interceptions over tackling, her influence in halting opponents' advances is undeniable. Her average progressive passing distance of 564.62 per game underlines her capacity to transition play effectively from defense to attack, while her progressive carrying distance of 67.68 shows her comfort with the ball at her feet. Rated 2.5 in playmaking ability, Emma’s contributions are more defensive but underscore a maturity in play that aligns her with the archetype of a commanding, defensive leader, making her an essential fixture in Kolbotn's lineup.