Zoe Tolland

Zoe Tolland is a dynamic right-back for Adelaide United in the A-League Women, renowned for her defensive prowess and physical style of play. At 24 years old, the Australian defender has quickly carved out a niche as a formidable presence on the field, evident from her substantial game time—playing 1,287 minutes over 13 matches. Although she doesn't contribute goals or assists to her team’s tally, with a goals per game and assists per game both at zero, her impact is more nuanced, reflected in her strong defensive statistics and effective ball distribution.

Tolland's ability to break up opposing attacks is highlighted by her possession-adjusted 3.52 interceptions per game and 4.06 challenges per game, coupled with an impressive challenge success rate of 69%. Her playmaking skills, notably her progressive passing distance of 238.21 meters per game, rank her as one of the key playmakers on her team, with a rating of 2.5 out of 5. This ability to advance the ball and facilitate plays from the back enables her team to transition swiftly from defense to offense. Estimated at a transfer value of €169K, Zoe Tolland exemplifies the archetype of a physical defender who excels in maintaining solidity at the back while contributing to her team's overarching strategic ambitions.