Julio O'Donnell, Defender (C)
Club: Birmingham
Value: 2,600,000
Code:
Stats:
Technical Mental Physical
Corners 16 Aggression 8 Acceleration 13
Crossing 9 Anticipation 18 Agility 7
Dribbling 9 Bravery 13 Balance 9
Finishing 4 Composure 11 Jumping 14
First Touch 16 Concentration 14 Natural Fitness 9
Freekick 18 Creativity 18 Pace 11
Heading 12 Decisions 11 Stamina 11
Long Shots 3 Determination 12 Strength 16
Long Throws 3 Flair 3
Marking 14 Influence 7
Passing 16 Off the Ball 5
Penalties 3 Positioning 15
Tackling 14 Teamwork 11
Technique 16 Work Rate 11
History:
2010-11: Birmingham 3 appearances (2 as sub), 7.15 rating
Watford (loan) 13 appearances, 2 assists, 1 MOM, 7 yellows, 7.32 rating
2011-12: Birmingham 13 appearances (2 as sub), 2 assists, 1 MOM, 7 yellows, 6.92 rating
Doncaster (loan) 22 appearances, 2 assists, 5 MOMs, 6 yellows, 1 red, 7.59 rating
2012-13: Birmingham 30 appearances, 2 goals, 1 assist, 1 MOM, 11 yellows, 1 red, 7.25 rating
Achievements:
League 1 Player of the Month
League 1 Team of the Week 4 times
Premier League Team of the Week 2 times
Summary:
Another England U-21 international (13 caps), Julio is also part of the U-19 team that was runners-up in the Euro U-19 Championships. Julio has really stepped up this year and was a rock for Birmingham at the back and he thrills fans with the fact he is a ball-playing centreback rather than just hoofing it up. His drawback could be that he lacks real pace and so a fast striker can potentially expose him. Well, there's also his horrendous disciplinary record.