Espen van Ee

Defensive Midfielder - Arouca
26 Nov 2026
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Process
Overview Personal Contract News 8 Transfers 2 Relations Events 96 Awards Matches History

Player Profile

Age
23
Date of Birth
5 Jul 2003
Preferred Foot
Right
Squad
First Team Regular
Wage
1.7M per year
Contract
until 3 Aug 2030
Languages
Dutch Native, Portuguese Beginner
Condition 92%
Natural fitness 81%

Reputation

Where he plays National
Back home National
Worldwide Regional

Personality

Adaptability 16 Ambition 5 Controversy 19 Loyalty 8 Pressure 12 Professionalism 7 Sportsmanship 9 Temperament 16
Leadership 7
Determination 8
Work rate 12
Behaviour Normal

Morale & Happiness

Okay

More is going against him than for him.

Very Poor Poor Okay Good Superb
  • Concerned about his future at the club
  • Unhappy with lack of playing time

Weighing on him

  • Playing Time Major concern
  • Dressing Room Status Concern
  • Role Clarity Concern
  • Pressure Load Concern

Lifting him

  • Manager Relationship Positive

Where he is going

Prove himself on loan Asking for it
Would go anywhere he plays
The club has him as: Starter

What He Wants

  • A loan, for games
    Has said so
  • To learn the languageUnspoken
    Shapes every decision
  • His place backUnspoken
    Shapes every decision
  • The manager’s trustUnspoken
    Beginning to feel it
  • Out, anywhereUnspoken
    Beginning to feel it
  • First-team footballUnspoken
    Beginning to feel it

Manager Relationship

Henrique Fonseca Neutral
  • Trust 59%
  • Respect 48%