Esme de Vries

Esme de Vries is a promising young talent currently making her mark in the Eredivisie Women with AZ Alkmaar. At just 19 years old, de Vries plays as a left-back, or full-back, showcasing her versatility and strong defensive capabilities. Despite her primary defensive role, she also contributes to her team's offensive build-up, as highlighted by her 0.32 assists per game in her first four matches of the season. Her ability to assist in advancing the play, without recording goals, emphasizes her role as a facilitator on the pitch. This is further evidenced by her progressive carrying and passing metrics, with an impressive 54.39 meters and 273.18 meters per game, respectively.

Defensively, Esme de Vries demonstrates a keen sense for breaking up opposition plays, recording a remarkable 6.32 possession-adjusted interceptions per game. Her challenges per game stand at 3.16, with a success rate of 57%, indicating her growing confidence and proficiency in one-on-one situations. Her playmaker rank of 2.5 denotes her emerging influence within the league, and an estimated transfer value of €202k underscores her potential and market appeal. As a wing-back archetype, de Vries is adept at balancing her defensive duties with her offensive responsibilities, making her an invaluable asset to AZ Alkmaar and a player to watch in the future of Dutch women's football.