Yan Xiaoyu

Yan Xiaoyu is a prominent central defender for Jiangsu Suning in the Chinese Women's Super League (CWSL). Known for her commanding presence on the pitch, Yan has consistently displayed her defensive prowess and contribution to the team's dynamic style of play. At 26, she has garnered significant experience and is highly valued for her ability to read the game, which is reflected in her impressive statistics over the course of 21 games this season. Yan has played a total of 1878 minutes, highlighting her role as a key fixture in the team's lineup. Though primarily defensive, she occasionally contributes offensively, with a goals per game rate of 0.05 and an xG per game of 0.07. Her playstyle is adeptly captured in her archetype as a Ball Playing Center Back, emphasizing her dual capacity to thwart attacks and initiate forward moves.

Yan Xiaoyu's effectiveness is not limited to her defensive skills; she excels in ball distribution and progression. She boasts a progressive passing distance of 416.86 meters per game, which is a testament to her role in facilitating offensive transitions from the backline. Additionally, her average of 0.74 shots per game shows her willingness to support attacking plays when necessary. Defensively, Yan is a linchpin with possession-adjusted interceptions of 14.81 per game and an impressive challenge success rate of 64%. Her tactical awareness and strategic positioning contribute to her Playmaker Rank of 3, underscoring her capability as both a disruptor and a creator on the field. With an estimated transfer value of €98K, Yan Xiaoyu remains an integral component of Jiangsu Suning's defensive strategy and an influential figure in the CWSL.