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Matthieu Udol → Aston Villa
rc-lens-tm_83394 · DM · 30 y/o · left foot · France
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EvidenceMED
DEPTH REINFORCEMENT
Strong squad fit · Depth / rotation path
Fullback roles
- Defensive FB88
- Playmaking FB32
- Offensive FB97
Matthieu Udol
DM · 30 · left foot
Offensive FB82
Role Explorer composite
Secondary Defensive FB 77
Key traits
- Cross %
- Box arrival
- Final third
Market value
~€0–5m
51
VersatilityElite Specialist
What changes if he joins
DM
Current Aston Villa
- No current DM options on prepared evidence.
With Udol
Ian Maatsen
LB
Matthieu UdolNew
DM · LWB · LB
- Depth
- 0→2
Why the need exists
OutYouri Tielemans
DM · Segundo Volante
Why this player
Role profiles
Percentile
| UdolOffensive FB | MaatsenOffensive FB | CashPlaymaking FB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive FB | 88th | 58th | 39th |
| Playmaking FB | 32nd | 85th | 79th |
| Offensive FB | 97th | 89th | 74th |
What Udol adds
- Defensive FB↑
- Offensive FB↑
Direct competition
Tactical impact
Block Strength · Midfield
Same Match Preview unit standings. Choose who Udol replaces.
Current
- Onana
Barkley- Kamara
With Udol
- UdolNew
- Barkley
- Kamara
PROGRESSION
CurrentAVERAGE
58th
With UdolAVERAGE
49th
CARRYING
CurrentAVERAGE
58th
With UdolAVERAGE
56th
CREATION
CurrentAVERAGE
56th
With UdolGREAT
78th
DEFENSIVE PRESENCE
CurrentGOOD
62nd
With UdolLIMITED
40th
DUELS
CurrentGREAT
82nd
With UdolGOOD
61st
Peer standings, not a matchup score. block-strength-v1.2.0
Market context
Offensive FB (rank %)
97thpercentile
Defensive FB (rank %)
88thpercentile
Matthieu Udol · Offensive FB vs Defensive FB · compared with eligible European role peers (Ligue 1 25/26, min. 270′)
Deep analysis
Why Ballity rates this move
DOES THE CLUB NEED HIM?
Based on Aston Villa's current depth and coverage, not on the rumour itself.
LOW
DOES THIS PROFILE EXIST?
Several current players already cover this profile.
COVERED
IS THERE A VACANCY?
Aston Villa have lost depth (Youri Tielemans · DM), but Matthieu is not a direct replacement for the players who left.
ADDS DEPTH
IS HE AN UPGRADE?
Matthieu Udol adds a distinct offensive fb reading and raises competition for the same full-back slots.
POSSIBLE
CAN HE START?
The linked club already has established cover in this position. for full-back overlap / defend. Aston Villa already have established options in overlapping full-back minutes, so this reads as added competition and flexibility, not a vacant seat.
ROTATION
WHO DOES HE COMPETE WITH?
Matthieu Udol would compete directly with Ian Maatsen for DM minutes.
MAATSEN