Andrew Surman

Name: Andrew Surman
Age: 21
Current Club: Southampton
Language: English
Nationality:English
Position: DL/MLC
Cost to buy: £2,100,000
Type of team he’d come to: Championship/ Premiership
Wages: £7,250 P/w

Strengths

Passing (14), Natural Fitness (15), Work Rate (14), Long Shots (13), Creativity (13)
Andrew is a very young player and is still learning and therefore he does not have too many key strengths. Although, he does have a very good sets of stats all round, with few standing out.

His passing is one of his stronger points which is obviously very important. He would slot into a side who like to keep the ball down and be able to stand up to what is required. Also, as he is a young lad, his fitness is quite high. This allows him to cover enough ground without too much trouble in a game and he has a work rate to match this. If played on the left wing, he may get more opportunities for long shots, which he is strong at and I’m sure he will improve. If you like to give your players a chance to be creative, then Andrew is likely to add a lot of creativity to your team.

He is a very versatile player, who can play anywhere down the left, or even in the centre of midfield. His attributes allow him to do a good job in any of these positions and increase his value to the club. He is also good with both feet, meaning that defenders will not be able to force him onto his weak foot, he will still be able to deliver a quality cross or get a good shot off.

Weaknesses

Bravery (.8), Aggression (9), Strength (10), Long Throws (4)

Andrew is only 21 however he does not possess too many weaknesses. The weakness that will affect his game the most, is probably his strength. Saying this, as he grows older and matures he will become stronger and training should help this. Other main weaknesses, such as his long throws and his bravery are not likely to have an affect on his game. Bravery is mainly needed at centre back, or in the centre of midfield, and therefore out on the wing or at left back a high level of bravery would not be required. Again, another player can be used to take throw ins and therefore Andrew will ot be required to take throws.

Individual Instructions

Andrew is best played on the left hand side of midfield, this is his natural position. However, he can easily slot into left back or be thrown into the centre of the park. If you did play him at CM while he is still a young player, you might find that your midfield is slightly lightweight and could have a major effect on the game.
It would be a good idea to give him some creativity freedom or long shots. These are two attributes which are likely to improve as he plays and they could add an extra edge to your team going forwards.

Training

Andrew is on a medium workload with a lot of attacking and defending. As his main position is on the left hand side of midfield, he is going to need to both attack and defend to give his best performance for the team. Also, as he is an accomplished left back he should needs to work on his defending. I have not included too much strength work in his schedule as this is not as important for wingers and it is bound to increase with age. I cut down the amount of tactics work he did so he was not being over worked.

Overall

Andrew is a young player who has plenty of potential. Currently his best level would be in the Championship, however in a couple of years time he will be a good quality Premiership player. A good buy for only a couple of million and his wage demands are not too high either. He has been capped at England U21 level which further shows his ability and his potential.