He is incredibly strong at tackling. He wins both standing and sliding challenges very cleanly and is a lifesaver in the penalty box.
🚀 Aerial Beast
He is a dominant force in the air. Because of his height and big frame, he clears crosses easily and is a huge threat during corners.
⚡ Good Recovery
He is quite fast for a center-back. This allows him to recover quickly and deal with fast attackers during counter-attacks.
🧍 Tight Marking
He stays very close to the attackers and applies constant pressure. This makes him extremely effective at defending in 1v1 situations.
🧠 High Awareness
He is very smart at reading the game. He is always in the right spot to intercept passes, block shots, and stop the opponent's movement early.
🧱 Physical Monster
His physicality is outstanding. He easily wins shoulder duels and can shrug off pressure from even the strongest strikers.
CONS
Cons
📉 No Traits
He lacks some special defensive traits like "Power Header". This slightly limits the variety of animations he has during the game.
Final Thoughts
"Jaap Stam is a dominant and physically imposing defender. He is elite at tackling, strong in the air, and very smart at reading the game. He is one of the strongest defenders you can have in your team."