Linnéa Westbom

Linnéa Westbom is a prominent attacking midfielder for Umeå in Sweden's Elitettan league, known for her poaching abilities. At 22 years old, she has already made a significant impact in her team's offensive lineup. In just 15 appearances this season, Westbom has accumulated 1052 minutes on the pitch, showcasing her importance to the team's strategy. Her goal-scoring prowess is evident, with an impressive average of 0.63 goals per game, reflecting her ability to consistently find the back of the net. Interestingly, while she excels in scoring, her assist rate remains at zero, emphasizing her role as a dedicated finisher in the final third.

What sets Westbom apart is her potential as indicated by her expected goals (xG) per game of 0.7, highlighting her knack for getting into positions likely to yield a high-quality scoring chance. Despite her focus on goal conversion, her influence extends beyond scoring, as she maintains a commendable progressive carrying distance of 41.78 per game, showing her effectiveness in advancing the play. Her ability to make interceptions, averaging 2.37 possession-adjusted interceptions per game, underlines her awareness and ability to disrupt opposition plays. Although her challenge success rate stands at zero percent, her willingness to engage in an average of 4.5 challenges per game reflects her competitive spirit and tenacity in midfield battles. Known as a poacher with a playmaker rank of 3.5, Linnéa Westbom continues to be a vital asset to Umeå's offensive tactics.