In the third instalment of a look around EFL League One’s best performers under 23, this week focuses on Doncaster Rovers midfielder Ben Sheaf.
With 32 appearances and 2 goals, the on-loan Arsenal man has been a crucial part of manager Darren Moore’s first season at the club.
Consistently performing in a number of roles as part of a fluid system, Sheaf has developed with exposure to first-team football to catch interest from sides higher up in the pyramid.
Coming to the end of his loan and now aged 22, Sheaf’s next move could really shape the start of a permanent career away from his EPL parent club.
Another loan could be on the cards, but for his development, a more permanent move could give him the consistency to showcase his ability.
However, his season with Doncaster has undoubtedly put his name on the map, with newly promoted Coventry City said to be a club keeping an eye on the technical midfielder.
In this tactical analysis, we will examine what has caught the eye around Britain and how he fits within Moore’s tactics at Doncaster.
Ben Sheaf Position
Moore has looked to use different versions of the 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 with a high number of rotations centrally.
Sheaf has operated as one of the pivots in a midfield two, as shown above, or on the left side of a midfield three.
