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Full nameJulian Ryerson
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityNorway
Age28
Date of birth17 Nov 1997
BirthplaceLyngdal
Height183 cm
Shirt number#26
ClubBorussia Dortmund
Defensive midfielderalso played MID
31
Appearances
0
Goals
15
Assists
2272
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Borussia Dortmund.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Bundesliga3101522727.11
UEFA Champions League9026056.89
FIFA Club World Cup5003716.28
Friendlies Clubs5003716.28
DFB Pokal2011877.2

Scout report

Key starterCreative Defensive midfielder

J. Ryerson is a 28-year-old defensive midfielder at Borussia Dortmund, rated 64.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 160th of 325 on scout potential in the Bundesliga. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter this season (76.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.06 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ryerson.

Judged on this season alone, Ryerson graded 58 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 11% of the 55 defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga, on 0 goals, 15 assists and 2.06 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 25 → 58). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 64, 31st of 55 of the 55 defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga. At 28 Ryerson is in his prime years, and a market index of 34.8 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Ryerson is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Streaky
Current potential31st of 55 defensive midfielders · BundesligaCurrent seasonTop 11% defensive midfielders · Bundesliga6th-best defensive midfielder in the Bundesliga160th in the Bundesliga · potential31st-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Bundesliga
64.2
Ratingi
31st of 55 defensive midfielders
58.3
Seasoni
a strong, regular top-tier starter
76.5%
Minutes
a regular starter
2.06
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Borussia Dortmund finished 2nd of 18 · a title-challenging side

2.06
Def. / 90
34
Tackles
14
Interceptions
11
Clean sheets

2.06 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 31 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 15 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 76.5% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.59 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
  • Creativity. 0.59 assists per 90 — a genuine creative outlet.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 90.5/100).

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 64.2, Ryerson carries the 31st-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga of 55. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.06 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.2× now → 0.9× projected in three years).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.