Ian Maatsen
AVLNetherlands
Left
Mar 10, 2002
24
5'10"
126 lb
LB
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Balanced Full Back
VillaBox-to-box performance
Maatsen had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Brighton.
Analysis: Maatsen created two chances from two accurate crosses Wednesday as Aston Villa earned a 1-0 home victory over Brighton. The full-back did not shirk his defensive duties in favor of attack as he also made two tackles (two won), two interceptions and a team-high seven clearances in support of the clean sheet effort. Maatsen regularly shares time at left-back with Lucas Digne but has been named to the starting XI in favor of the veteran in four of Aston Villa's last five league fixtures.
Starts at left-back
Maatsen recorded two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Brentford.
Analysis: Maatsen earning a second straight league start at left-back Sunday, a 10th start in 18 appearances this season. He would earn one of his better days attacking, recording two shots, three chances created and four crosses. However, he is still yet to bag a goal contribution, likely to come as an assist once he gains his first.
Alternating at left-back
Maatsen has made three starts between the Premier League and the Champions League so far this season.
Analysis: Maatsen recorded 10 EPL starts last season but has made just one so far in the current campaign. Even though he's seeing decent playing time in the UEFA Europa League, it seems Digne will remain as the starter on the left side of the defense at the EPL level, limiting Maatsen's fantasy upside considerably.
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