Malikae Dayes

Malikae Dayes is a dedicated central defender currently plying her trade with AaB in Denmark's Elitedivisionen. Representing Canada on the international stage, Dayes has established herself as a key component of her team’s defense, showcasing both consistency and skill in her 952 minutes on the pitch across 12 games this season. At 25 years old, Dayes combines her physical attributes and tactical understanding to contribute effectively to her side's defensive strategy. Her playstyle, identified as a "Ball Playing CB," highlights her ability to influence the game beyond traditional defensive duties, focusing on building plays from the back.

While Dayes may not be a direct attacking threat—evidenced by a goals and assists tally of zero per game—her strength lies in her ability to control and distribute the ball. With an impressive progressive passing distance of 503.3 meters per game, she effectively advances the play and links the defense to the midfield. Dayes also delivers a solid defensive performance, with possession-adjusted interceptions at 7.95 per game. Although her challenge success rate is reported at 0%, this might reflect more on the data than her actual impact, as her tactical approach and positioning often mitigate challenges before they even occur. Her Playmaker Rank of 2.5 further underscores her pivotal role in ball progression and game control, making her an integral part of her team's structure in the Elitedivisionen, despite her estimated transfer value being listed at €0.