Giulia Schlup

Giulia Schlup is a highly skilled defender for Young Boys in the Swiss Women's Super League. At just 22 years old, she has quickly established herself as a key player in her team's defensive line-up. Schlup's role as a center-back is underscored by her impressive capabilities in both defensive and playmaking aspects of the game. With 11 games and 1073 minutes under her belt, her consistent performances speak volumes. As a ball-playing center-back, she excels not only in traditional defensive duties but also in progressing the play, evident from her progressive carrying distance of 196.96 meters and a progressive passing distance averaging 366.32 meters per 90 minutes. Her ability to intercept plays, with an impressive possession-adjusted rate of 10.46 interceptions per 90, coupled with a high challenge success rate of 68%, makes her a formidable presence on the field.

Despite her primary defensive role, Schlup’s playmaker rank of 3 highlights her capability to contribute strategically on the field, creating opportunities and enhancing team play from the backline. While her goal-scoring stats—with 0.09 goals per 90—aren't her standout feature, her ability to affect the game beyond scoring is evident. Her shots per 90 stand at 0.73, indicating her occasional ventures forward in attacking plays, although she primarily contributes to orchestrating the game from the defense. Valued at an estimated €158K, Giulia Schlup's growing influence in the Swiss WSL indicates her potential to become one of the league's more sought-after defenders, particularly with her comprehensive skill set in ball progression and defensive prowess.