Jack Grealish

Grealish dribbles at a slower tempo than most modern wingers, using close control and shifting body weight rather than pace to unbalance a defender in front of him. That approach draws fouls consistently, since an opponent who cannot out muscle him or tackle cleanly is often left with no option but to bring him down. Once he has committed a defender he tends to look for a simple pass rather than force a shot, trusting a teammate in a better position.

The tension surrounding him is whether a style built on slowing the game down still fits a side that wants to attack at pace and punish teams before they set defensively. A winger who invites contact and draws fouls plays a different tempo to one who beats a man with speed. Watch how often his influence shows up in set pieces won rather than direct assists.