Vanessa Millsaps

Vanessa Millsaps is a central midfielder currently playing for Pachuca in Liga MX Femenil. At 24 years old, she brings a wealth of tenacity and strategic insight to the pitch, underpinned by her dual nationality, representing both the United States and Mexico. Despite being relatively new to professional football, with 20 appearances and 1,289 minutes under her belt, Millsaps has already established herself as a significant presence in the midfield. Her role as a central defensive midfielder (CDM) highlights her defensive prowess and ball distribution skills, making her a vital asset for Pachuca's strategic play.

Millsaps specializes in disrupting the opposition's play, evidenced by her impressive 5.15 interceptions per game when adjusted for possession. Additionally, she averages 6.14 challenges per game, showcasing her high work rate and relentless pursuit of the ball. Despite having a challenge success rate of 0%, which might suggest room for improvement in winning duels directly, her influence on the field is still notable with a playmaker rank of 3.5 out of 5. Her ability to progress the ball is demonstrated by her progressive carrying and passing distances of 66.25 and 158.18 meters per game, respectively. While her goals per game average sits at 0.23, with no assists recorded yet, her expected goals (xG) per game of 0.1 mirrors her disciplined, defense-first approach. With an estimated transfer value of €0, Vanessa Millsaps is an archetypal "worker" on the field, consistently contributing to Pachuca's defensive solidity.