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Last season he completed an average of 6.2 defensive duels per 90 with a 69.7% success rate, certainly not something to be scoffed at and showcases Seelt’s ability to perform consistently when facing tough opposition forwards in game situations. Taking a closer look at Seelt’s match data, we can paint a picture of the kind of defender we expect to see line up in the familiar colour of red & white for Jenson Seelt. With a staggering height of 192cm (6ft 3”) Seelt is yet another towering figure added to Sunderland’s back line, operating primarily on the right side of the defence due to his natural strong foot being his right, he provides adequate cover to Dan Ballard in the same way Aji Alese does on the left for Danny Batth and addresses the weakness Sunderland faced after losing both centre-halves in the crucial run in of the 22/23 playoff run. It must be said, however, that the second tier within the Netherlands is considerably weaker than the Championship and therefore Seelt may find himself bouncing between the first team and Sunderland’s U23 setup at the beginning of the season.

Let’s dive into some of Seelt’s data from his previous season and see what made Speakman pull the trigger on yet another young star in the defensive area of the pitch for the lads in red & white.ĭuring the 2022-2023 season, Jenson Seelt played for PSV’s sister side PSV II in the second tier of the Dutch leagues the Eerste Divisie playing a total of 3063 senior minutes with 32/33 fixtures having him within the starting lineup.įirstly, the sheer number of minutes played, and games started is a huge plus for Sunderland, showcasing Jenson’s ability to remain match-fit and play as many minutes when available as possible. So, what does Jenson bring to Sunderland and how can the young Dutchman fit into Mowbray’s plans ahead of the 23/24 campaign?

The Dutch 20-year-old centre back joined on a long-term deal from PSV Eindhoven under the noses of Journalists and reporters alike, with minimal coverage and prior whispers. Under the midst of the Jobe Bellingham & Semedo signings, Sunderland put pen to paper on yet another young talent in the form of Jenson Seelt.

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