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FM24 24.3.0

DM, M (C) · Aston Villa

Leander Dendoncker

Born 15 Apr 1995 · Roeselare (age 28)

  • Belgium
  • Right foot
  • 188 cm
  • 76 kg
  • Player

Best position calc

  • Defensive Midfielder

Record at game start, 1 Jul 2023

Current ability
134 of 200
Potential ability
145
Value (calc)
£16,646,850
Best role (calc)
134 Defensive Midfielder
World reputation
5,8002.5 of 5 stars calc
Caps / goals
32 / 1
Wage
£75,000 p/w

Positions

GK — D (L) — D (C) 13 D (R) — DM 20 M (L) — M (C) 20 M (R) — AM (L) — AM (C) — AM (R) — ST (C) — WB (L) — WB (R) —
  • Natural 18–20
  • Accomplished 15–17
  • Competent 12–14
  • Unconvincing 9–11
  • Awkward 5–8
  • Makeshift 2–4
  • Ineffectual 1
  • — Not stored
Position ratings and stored familiarity, best familiarity first
PositionLevelFamiliarityRating calc Potential calc
DM Natural 20 77 79
M (C) Natural 20 76 78
D (C) Competent 13 75 77
GK Not stored — — —
D (L) Not stored — 64 66
D (R) Not stored — 64 66
M (L) Not stored — 60 62
M (R) Not stored — 60 62
AM (L) Not stored — 60 62
AM (C) Not stored — 55 57
AM (R) Not stored — 60 62
ST (C) Not stored — 60 62
WB (L) Not stored — 59 61
WB (R) Not stored — 59 61

Familiarity is stored, 1–20. Position ratings are calculated by fm-reader, 0–100; a dash means the build does not have enough stored attributes to calculate that rating.

Attributes

  • 1–5 poor
  • 6–10 weak
  • 11–14 decent
  • 15–17 good
  • 18–20 excellent
  • — not stored

Technical 14

  • Corners9
  • Crossing9
  • Dribbling11
  • Finishing8
  • First touch12
  • Free kicks10
  • Heading15
  • Long shots11
  • Long throws10
  • Marking13
  • Passing14
  • Penalty taking8
  • Tackling14
  • Technique12

Mental 14

  • Aggression14
  • Anticipation15
  • Bravery14
  • Composure13
  • Concentration15
  • Decisions14
  • Determination12
  • Flair10
  • Leadership12
  • Off the ball13
  • Positioning14
  • Teamwork15
  • Vision11
  • Work rate15

Physical 8

  • Acceleration12
  • Agility13
  • Balance14
  • Jumping reach15
  • Natural fitness12
  • Pace13
  • Stamina14
  • Strength12

Feet

  • Left foot9
  • Right foot20

Goalkeeping

All 11 attributes
  • Aerial reach—
  • Command of area—
  • Communication—
  • Eccentricity—
  • Handling—
  • Kicking—
  • One on ones—
  • Punching (tendency)—
  • Reflexes—
  • Rushing out (tendency)—
  • Throwing—

Hidden 5

  • Consistency13
  • Dirtiness13
  • Important matches14
  • Injury proneness8
  • Versatility13

Personality 8

  • Adaptability—
  • Ambition14
  • Controversy12
  • Loyalty—
  • Pressure11
  • Professionalism15
  • Sportsmanship11
  • Temperament—
Personality (calc)
—
Media handling (calc)
—

Attributes are stored values, 1–20. Missing attributes stay blank; an out-of-range stored value is displayed without a colour band.

Best roles (calc)

RolePositionRatingPotentialStars calc
Defensive Midfielder Support DM 134 145 5 of 5 stars
Ball-Winning Midfielder Defend DM 133 143 4.5 of 5 stars
Ball-Winning Midfielder Support DM 133 143 4.5 of 5 stars
Central Midfielder Defend M (C) 133 143 4.5 of 5 stars
Half-Back Defend DM 132 142 4.5 of 5 stars
Anchor Defend DM 132 142 4.5 of 5 stars
Box-to-Box Midfielder Support M (C) 131 141 4 of 5 stars
Carrilero Support M (C) 131 141 4 of 5 stars
52 more recorded roles
RolePositionRatingPotentialStars calc
Central Midfielder Support M (C) 131 141 4 of 5 stars
Segundo Volante Support DM 130 140 4 of 5 stars
Defensive Midfielder Defend DM 129 139 4 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Playmaker Defend DM 128 138 4 of 5 stars
Libero Defend D (C) 128 138 4 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Playmaker Support DM 128 138 4 of 5 stars
Mezzala Support M (C) 128 138 4 of 5 stars
Central Midfielder Attack M (C) 128 138 4 of 5 stars
Segundo Volante Attack DM 128 138 4 of 5 stars
Libero Support D (C) 127 137 4 of 5 stars
Advanced Playmaker Support M (C) 126 136 4 of 5 stars
Advanced Playmaker Attack M (C) 126 136 4 of 5 stars
Mezzala Attack M (C) 125 135 3.5 of 5 stars
Roaming Playmaker Support DM 120 130 3.5 of 5 stars
Regista Support DM 118 127 3.5 of 5 stars
Wide Centre-Back Defend D (C) 115 124 3 of 5 stars
Ball-Playing Defender Defend D (C) 115 124 3 of 5 stars
Ball-Playing Defender Stopper D (C) 115 124 3 of 5 stars
Ball-Playing Defender Cover D (C) 115 124 3 of 5 stars
Central Defender Stopper D (C) 113 122 3 of 5 stars
Wide Centre-Back Support D (C) 113 122 3 of 5 stars
Central Defender Defend D (C) 113 122 3 of 5 stars
Central Defender Cover D (C) 113 122 3 of 5 stars
No-Nonsense Centre-Back Cover D (C) 112 121 3 of 5 stars
No-Nonsense Centre-Back Stopper D (C) 112 121 3 of 5 stars
No-Nonsense Centre-Back Defend D (C) 111 120 3 of 5 stars
Wide Centre-Back Attack D (C) 111 120 3 of 5 stars
Inverted Wing-Back Defend D (R) 44 47 0.5 of 5 stars
Full-Back Automatic D (R) 44 47 0.5 of 5 stars
Full-Back Support D (R) 44 47 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Target Man Support AM (R) 43 46 0.5 of 5 stars
Inverted Wing-Back Support D (R) 43 46 0.5 of 5 stars
Pressing Forward Attack ST (C) 43 46 0.5 of 5 stars
Inverted Full-Back Defend D (R) 43 46 0.5 of 5 stars
Wing-Back Defend D (R) 43 46 0.5 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Forward Support ST (C) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Full-Back Defend D (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Full-Back Attack D (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Wing-Back Support D (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Wing-Back Attack D (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Midfielder Defend M (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Midfielder Support M (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Inverted Wing-Back Attack D (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Wide Target Man Attack AM (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Deep-Lying Forward Attack ST (C) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
No-Nonsense Full-Back Defend D (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Target Man Support ST (C) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Defensive Winger Defend M (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Defensive Winger Support M (R) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Pressing Forward Defend ST (C) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Pressing Forward Support ST (C) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars
Target Man Attack ST (C) 42 45 0.5 of 5 stars

Calculated by fm-reader on the current-ability scale (1–200); stars as FM shows role suitability. Up to 60 recorded roles, highest rating first.

Player traits

No traits recorded

Key attributes in context

Key attributes against players with the same best position Key attributes against players with the same best position: 12 of 12 values recorded, plotted on a 0 to 100 scale. Key attributes against players with the same best position: 12 of 12 values recorded, plotted on a 0 to 100 scale.
12 of 12 recorded

The site’s own figure: the percentile of each stored attribute among 26,282 players with the same calculated best position. A spoke is left out where the attribute is not stored.

Injuries at game start

InjuryFromExpected return
sprained ankle ligaments Severity 0Base occurrence: 2 per season in a squad of 507 Aug 202328 Aug 2023
broken hand Severity 0Base occurrence: 0.3 per season in a squad of 5021 Feb 202325 Mar 2023
damaged knee cap Severity 0Base occurrence: 0.2 per season in a squad of 5015 Dec 20204 Jan 2021

Personal

Full name
—
First name
Leander
Last name
Dendoncker
Common name
—
Date of birth
15 Apr 1995 age 28 at game start
Place of birth
Roeselare
Nationality
Belgium
Height
188 cm
Weight
76 kg
Preferred foot
Right
Languages
Dutch, English (10/10), French (10/10)

Contract

Club
Aston Villa
Job
Player
Contract type
Full Time
Joined club
1 Sep 2022
Contract starts
1 Sep 2022
Contract expires
30 Jun 2027
Weekly wage
£75,000
Squad numbers
#32 Aston Villa
Leaves at end of contract
No
Needs work permit
—

On loan

Loan club
Napoli
From
26 Jan 2024
Until
31 May 2024
Wage share paid
100%
Monthly fee
£250,000
Option to buy
£8,000,000
Buy-back fee after purchase
—
Can be recalled
No

Player profile

Positions
DM, M (C)
Best position (calc)
Defensive Midfielder
Best rated position (calc)
Defensive Midfielder · 77
Best role (calc)
Defensive Midfielder (Support) · 134
Best role at potential (calc)
Defensive Midfielder (Support) · 145
Default role
—
Perceived potential (calc)
134
Current reputation
6,650
Home reputation
6,600
World reputation
5,800
Reputation scope (calc)
Continental
Fantasy draft estimate (stored)
£7,600,000
Sale value (calc)
£9,155,768
Caps / goals
32 / 1
Favourite number
—
Injury risk
Average
Peak age
34
Development peak age
26
Physical peak age
31
Longevity (1–4)
2

Contract clauses

Relegation Wage Drop 45%
Goal Bonus £20,000
Appearance Fee £15,000

Settling in

WithIntegrationLevel
Wolverhampton WanderersClub squad15
EnglandCountry47
Aston VillaClub squad32
BelgiumNational team71

Stored integration at game start, 0–100. Club and national-team blending are separate from settling into life in a country. Up to 50 recorded entries.

Playing career

11
SeasonTeamDivisionAppsGoalsFee
2023 Aston Villa Premier League 81 Unknown fee
2022 Aston Villa Premier League 200 Unknown fee
2021 Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League 302 £13,000,000
2020 Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League 331 Unknown fee
2019 Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League 384 Unknown fee
2018 Wolverhampton Wanderers Loan Premier League 192 £900,000
2018 Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht Jupiler Pro League 00 £12,000,000
2017 Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht Jupiler Pro League 361 Unknown fee
2016 Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht Jupiler Pro League 394 Unknown fee
2015 Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht Jupiler Pro League 231 Unknown fee
2014 Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht Jupiler Pro League 262 Unknown fee
Total (site's sum of the stored rows)27211/11 recorded1811/11 recorded

Up to 200 stored seasons. The site's sums cover the displayed rows only; missing appearances and goals are excluded separately.

Honours

Runner-UpCroky Cup1×2015
Third PlaceFIFA World Cup1×2018
Third PlaceJupiler Pro League1×2015

Grouped by the site from the stored career highlights (winners, runners-up, third place, play-off winners).

International

NationCapsGoalsU21
BelgiumDebut 7 Jun 2015 v France3215 / 0

Awards

3
2017Belgian Pro League Player of the SeasonDefensive Midfielder Placed 3Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht
2017Belgian Golden BootDefensive Midfielder Placed 3Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht
2015Belgian Young Player of the YearDefensive Midfielder Placed 2Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht

Transfers

2
DateFromToTypeFee
26 Jan 2024Aston VillaNapoliLoanLoan team: Napoli Squad number 32 until 31 May 2024, 100% of wages£1,000,000
1 Sep 2022Wolverhampton WanderersAston VillaTransfer £13,000,000

Career highlights

5
14 Jul 2018Third PlaceBelgiumFIFA World Cup
24 May 2015Third PlaceRoyal Sporting Club AnderlechtJupiler Pro League
22 Mar 2015Runner-UpRoyal Sporting Club AnderlechtCroky Cup
18 Jan 2015First Senior Club GoalRoyal Sporting Club AnderlechtJupiler Pro League v SK Beveren
1 Aug 2014Senior Club DebutRoyal Sporting Club AnderlechtJupiler Pro League v KV Oostende

Favourite clubs

Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht Player75
F.C. Barcelona Supporter75

Homegrown status

Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht3 Years Between 15 and 21
Belgium3 Years Between 15 and 21
Belgium3 Years Between 0 and 23

Transfer add-ons and payments

TermPayerRecipientFinancial termsUntil
Relegation Wage Drop League Table Contract signed 1 Sep 2022 Aston Villa—Cash term: —Percentage: 45% —
Goal Bonus Contract signed 1 Sep 2022 Aston Villa—Cash term: £20,000Percentage: — —
Appearance Fee Contract signed 1 Sep 2022 Aston Villa—Cash term: £15,000Percentage: — —
Twelve-monthly instalments60 months leftAston VillaWolverhampton Wanderers£125,000—

For sell-on clauses, the cash term is previous cash ignored before applying the percentage, not a lump sum payable.

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The site’s own comparison: players with the same calculated best position and current ability within ±15 (at most 300 candidates, so not a whole-database search), ranked by the mean difference over valid 1–20 attributes both players have stored (at least 30).

Across versions

VersionClubAgeCAPAValue calc
FM27 27.0.0HNK Hajduk Split31122145£1,652,826
FM26 26.2.0Real Oviedo30125145£2,057,088
FM26 26.0.0Real Oviedo30125145£2,057,088
FM24 24.3.0Aston Villa28134145£16,646,850
FM23 23.4.0Aston Villa27136145£20,494,350
FM23 23.3.0Aston Villa27136145£20,494,350
FM23 23.0.0Aston Villa27135147£24,341,850
FM22 22.4.0Wolverhampton Wanderers26136147£22,776,076
FM22 22.3.0Wolverhampton Wanderers26136147£22,776,076
FM22 22.1.0Wolverhampton Wanderers26140147£24,784,084
FM22 22.0.1Wolverhampton Wanderers26140147£24,784,084
FM22 22.0.0Wolverhampton Wanderers26140147£24,784,084
FM21 21.4.0Wolverhampton Wanderers25141148£25,403,718
FM21 21.3.0Wolverhampton Wanderers25141148£25,403,718
FM21 21.1.1Wolverhampton Wanderers25140148£24,616,514
FM21 21.0.1Wolverhampton Wanderers25140148£24,616,514
FM21 21.0.0Wolverhampton Wanderers25140148£20,519,776
FM20 20.4.0Wolverhampton Wanderers24140150£23,772,800
FM20 20.3.0Wolverhampton Wanderers24140150£23,772,800
FM20 20.1.0Wolverhampton Wanderers24140150£23,772,800
FM20 20.0.1Wolverhampton Wanderers24140150£23,772,800
FM20 20.0.0Wolverhampton Wanderers24140150£23,772,800
FM19 19.3.0RSC Anderlecht23135150£9,795,590
FM19 19.1.0RSC Anderlecht23132145£9,795,590
FM19 19.0.1RSC Anderlecht23132145£9,795,590
FM19 19.0.0RSC Anderlecht23132145£9,795,590
FM18 18.3.0RSC Anderlecht22130150£12,712,060
FM18 18.1.0RSC Anderlecht22132156£9,727,563
FM18 18.0.0RSC Anderlecht22132156£9,727,563
FM17 17.3.0RSC Anderlecht21128160£6,557,931
FM17 17.0.0RSC Anderlecht21125150£6,557,931
FM16 16.3.0RSC Anderlecht20120130–160£1,219,391
FM16 16.0.1RSC Anderlecht20115120–150£966,213
FM16 16.0.0RSC Anderlecht20115120–150£966,213
FM15 15.3.0RSC Anderlecht19115130–160£667,621
FM15 15.0.0RSC Anderlecht1988110–140£80,454
FM14 14.3.0RSC Anderlecht1888110–140£80,454
FM14 14.0.0RSC Anderlecht1888110–140£80,454
FM13 13.3.0RSC Anderlecht1788110–140£41,385
FM13 13.0.0RSC Anderlecht1775110–140£16,537
FM12 12.2.0RSC Anderlecht1668110–140£12,403
FM12 12.0.0RSC Anderlecht1666110–140£12,403

The same FM id in each loaded database build. Values are each build's own; potential is shown as stored, value is calculated per build.

About this record

  1. calc marks a calculated figure. Position and role ratings, values, personality, job ratings and stars come from fm-reader.
  2. A dash means this build does not store the value. Numeric zero is shown as stored.
  3. Ages, employment and contracts are at game start, 1 Jul 2023.