Johan Bångsbo has recently made an impact in the 2022 Allsvenskan.
After a period of being sat on the bench waiting for his chance, the youngster was given the opportunity by manager Mikael Stahre.
Now he has accumulated nine consecutive games as a starter for IFK Göteborgs first team.
His solidity and talent have made him one of the best and most regular players in his team, and also one of the most promising centre-backs in the league.
The Allsvenskan has recently gained recognition for being a highly interesting and exciting league to find youngsters or players in every position, with technique and intelligence on the field, and so Johan is one of them.
This tactical analysis and scout report piece will take an in-depth look at the strengths that Johan Bångsbo style of play possesses, and how he has made his way to becoming probably, the best young centre-back in the competition.
Johan Bångsbo Player profile
Born in Sweden in 2003, Johan is a product of the IFK Göteborg academy.
A left-footed centre-back, standing at 63 tall, he has already made 12 appearances as a professional footballer, registering over 1,000 minutes in his first season, winning the coachs confidence after two starts on the team.
He has also made his debut with the Sweden U-19 national team.
Johan Bångsbo Defending the box
In IFK Gothenburgs tactics, hes located on the left side of the defence.
The 19-year-old plays typically on a back-four, alongside Carl Johansson who deploys as the right-centre-back.
Johan demonstrates an excellent technique for defending in every area of the pitch.
However, one of Bångsbos keys to his game is his defensive awareness inside the box, and how he uses his body to orientate players to make a bad shot or to create a turnover.
Johan is a bright and tough player to beat when in the penalty box.
His physicality and mental agility greatly assist his team in blocking shots or intercepting dangerous passes approaching the six-yard box.
In the picture below we can see Bångsbo facing a transition where the winger is trying to find a teammate in a dangerous position inside the penalty area.
As you can see, he has already scanned the area beside him, knowing that there arent any rivals coming to threaten him, and then maintains a good position to block a possible pass or shot.
The action ends in a shot from that distance, saved by the goalkeeper.
Also considering his height, he’s a very hard player to beat with crosses to the penalty area.
He has the concentration and technique to clear the ball every time he’s needed against this kind of delivery.
Johan knows where to clear it and how.
