In contrast to other defensive events across all categories, the Defensive Positioning (sub)categories are not typical 'on-the-ball' actions. Instead of assessing the likelihood of scoring or conceding from a given match situation, we evaluate the extent to which a player limits the effectiveness of their direct opponent. Read more about it here.
Suppress Passing:
Label: Suppress Passing
Description: Prevent the direct opponent from being dangerous with passing by defending well.
Suppress Dribbling:
Label: Suppress Dribbling
Description: Prevent the direct opponent from being dangerous with dribbling by defending well.
Suppress Crossing:
Label: Suppress Crossing
Description: Prevent the direct opponent from being dangerous with crossing by defending well.
Suppress Finishing:
Label: Suppress Finishing
Description: Prevent the direct opponent from finishing by defending well.
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