Hamburger SV have had an interesting season and first-year trainer Dieter Hecking, and with the season currently halted they find themselves sitting third in the 2. Bundesliga table. The northern giants have been well known over the last couple of seasons for blooding young players through their academy and giving young players from other clubs the opportunity to play. Orel Mangala, Jorden Beyer and Hwang Hee-chan have all come to the club or currently remain on loan and have produced a meaningful contribution.
Following in the mould of bringing in a player from loan to lead the midfield group, Hamburg turned to Bayern Munichs talent pool and signed Adrian Fein on loan for the 2019/20 season. Fein was initially a junior with 1860 Munich, but since the age of seven Fein has been on the books at Bayern. Hamburg have been mightily impressed with Fein a return is unlikely as Bayern have ensured Munich native remains with the record champions until 2023.
This scout report and tactical analysis will look at what Fein offers, how he has fit into the Hamburg’s tactics and where Fein stakes up against the best defensive midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga.
Defensive responsibilities
Fein is more than serviceable when it comes to his defensive duties, at the stoppage of the season Fein was ranked 6th amongst defensive midfielders in the 2. Bundesliga for defensive duels won at 60.5%. As the table below shows, those who regularly play in a defensive midfield role for their side. Fein is more than adequate when it comes to helping out the defence.
He reads the play relatively well and only on the odd occasion will you see Fein caught out of position. This only really happens when the opposition try to bypass the midfield through a long ball to the target man. When this is the case, Fein is quick enough to make a play on the ball.
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