Dundalk have announced the signing of Faroese international Sonni Nattestad ahead of the 2021 season. The 26-year old centre-back has 31 caps for the Faroe Islands and has been a key part of their progression in recent years. With the defender a
Dundalk have announced the signing of Faroese international Sonni Nattestad ahead of the 2021 season.
The 26-year old centre-back has 31 caps for the Faroe Islands and has been a key part of their progression in recent years.
With the defender a new addition to the league, we've taken a look at some of his statistics from his international career so far to find out why the Lilywhites have signed Nattestad.
Name: Sonni Nattestad
Position: Centre-back (LCB)
Age: 26
Former Club(s): MB, 07 Vestur, Midtjylland, AC Horsens (loan), Vejle BK (loan), FH Hafnarfjordur, Fylkir (loan), Molde 2, Aalesund, AC Horsens, FC Fredericia, B36, Dundalk.
International Career: Faroe Islands (31 caps, 2 goals)
Height: 6'6"
Did you know: Nattestad has started the last 11 matches for the Faroe Islands, completing all but one. (W 4, D 4, L 3)
Overall International Statistics
Average Minutes Played: 90
Successful Actions: 67.9%
Passing Accuracy: 84.3%
Long Passing Accuracy: 52.3%
Duels won: 58%
Aerial Duels won: 55.9%
Average Interceptions per match: 6.44
Nattestad also played three matches in the UEFA Europa League with B36 last season and we've looked at the statistics from that European campaign.
Overall Europa League Statistics
Average Minutes Player: 90
Successful Actions: 60.2%
Passing Accuracy: 80.6%
Long Passing Accuracy: 60%
Duels won: 47.2%
Aerial Duels won: 54.8%
Average Interceptions per match: 7.44
Summary
It is clear why Dundalk have acted quickly in recruiting the Faroese international. With Sonni's average passing accuracy past 80% overall in both competitions, international and Europa League, Nattestad should adapt to the Lilywhites' playing style with relative ease.
To be able to achieve such statistics in international football shows a player of real quality and should be adapt to life in the League of Ireland, Dundalk might have just unearthed a gem. And at 6'6", he will add some much-needed height both defending and attacking set-pieces.
