Océane Deslandes

Océane Deslandes is a formidable center-back currently playing for Aston Villa in the Women's Super League. With French nationality and at the age of 26, Deslandes has established herself as a key defensive presence on the field. In the present season, she has participated in 14 games, accumulating a total of 1,131 minutes on the pitch. As a central defender, she focuses primarily on her defensive responsibilities, which is evident as she has yet to register any goals or assists this season. Her expected goals (xG) per game stand at a low 0.01, indicating her deeper, more defensive positioning rather than an attacking role.

Deslandes’ contribution is most apparent in her defensive stats. She averages 3.12 possession-adjusted interceptions per game and 3.29 challenges per game, with a notable challenge success rate of 63%. Such statistics highlight her playmaking capabilities and defensive leadership on the field. Her ability to interrupt opposition attacks and regain possession is complemented by her progressive passing, with a progressive passing distance of 311.7 yards per game. Her progressive carrying distance, though more modest at 32.88 yards, underscores her role as a dependable defender in moving the ball out of dangerous areas. Despite her more defensive duties, she demonstrates commitment to initiating plays from the back. Her playmaker rank of 2.5 signifies her effective contributions to the team’s buildup play, making her an essential asset to Aston Villa's defensive lineup. With an estimated transfer value of €216K, Deslandes represents not just reliability but also potential for any team looking to solidify their defensive structure.