Lindsey Michelle Heaps is a seasoned defensive midfielder known for her strategic play with OL Lyonnes in the UEFA Champions League Women. At 31, Heaps brings a wealth of experience to the field, effectively anchoring her team's defensive strategies. Despite having played six full games amounting to 420 minutes, she remains a robust presence with a distinctly defensive focus. While her goals and assists per game stand at zero, an underlying strength of her play lies in her defensive stewardship rather than offensive contributions. Her xG per game of 0.17 underscores her role primarily as a play initiator rather than a direct goal threat, highlighted further by her 1.64 shots per game.
Heaps excels in disrupting the opposition and regaining possession, making her a critical component of Lyonnes' midfield. With impressive possession-adjusted stats, she averages 8.98 interceptions and 6.94 challenges per game, boasting a challenge success rate of 49%. Her ability to progress the ball is evident as well, with a progressive carrying distance of 90.78 per game and a more pronounced progressive passing distance of 249.15. Ranked 3.5 on the playmaker scale, Heaps' estimated transfer value of €261K reflects her strategic value as a defensive midfielder. As an "Anchor" player archetype, she's instrumental in setting the tempo of the game from behind, allowing her team to maintain a sturdy defensive base while transitioning smoothly into attack.