Vivianne Bessette

Vivianne Bessette, an impressive central defender from Canada, is making waves in the USL Super League with the Tampa Bay Sun. At 24 years old, Bessette has already established herself as a Defending Leader on the field, a role underscored by her steady performances over 18 games this season, accumulating a total of 1728 minutes. Her defensive prowess is evident in her statistics, with a possession-adjusted 2.45 interceptions per game and 3.09 challenges per game, underscoring her ability to disrupt opponents’ play. With a challenge success rate of 54%, Bessette demonstrates a commendable ability to win the ball and make key defensive stops.

Bessette also contributes to her team’s playmaking efforts, ranking highly with a Playmaker Rank of 2.5, on a scale where 1 is the best. Her progressive passing distance per game of 427.69 meters and progressive carrying distance of 19.33 meters highlight her role in advancing the ball and maintaining Tampa Bay Sun’s momentum. Despite being a defender, Bessette also ventures forward occasionally, shown by her shots per game average of 0.68 and an xG per game of 0.1. While her goals per game stand at 0.06, her primary contributions are defensive. With an estimated transfer value of €127K, Vivianne Bessette is not only a staple in Tampa Bay's defense but also an exciting prospect for the future of Canadian football.