Ryan Gravenberch
LiverpoolCM
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May 16, 2002 (24)
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6'3"
183 lb
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Key presence in midfield
Gravenberch generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Sweden.
Analysis: Gravenberch delivered another commanding box-to-box display in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sweden, registering three interceptions, one cross and one shot from his central midfield role as the Netherlands dominated the game across 90 minutes with 48 percent possession but clinical efficiency on the counter. The Liverpool midfielder was the defensive spine of the Dutch midfield, breaking up Swedish attacks before they developed and immediately transitioning into forward movements that stretched Sweden's backline, completing 26 passes and covering more ground than any other Dutch player. Having produced two assists in the Japan draw and another commanding performance against Sweden, Gravenberch heads into the knockout rounds as arguably one of the tournament's standout midfielders, combining defensive awareness with progressive ball-carrying to give the Netherlands a player capable of dominating games at the highest level.
Delivers two assists
Gravenberch assisted twice to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Japan.
Analysis: Gravenberch was the standout performer in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Japan, delivering the assist for both Dutch goals, first finding Virgil van Dijk arriving at the back post for the opening goal in the second half, then slipping Crysencio Summerville in behind the Japanese backline moments after Japan had leveled, while also registering two crosses, two chances created and a commanding presence across all three phases of the game. The Liverpool midfielder covered every blade of grass in a box-to-box role that saw him dominate the midfield battle, breaking up Japanese transitions and immediately releasing teammates with quality passes in tight spaces throughout his 81 minutes before being replaced by Nathan Ake.
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