Key Soccerlytics Insights:
- Lucas Orban (Bordeaux's 25 year old Argentine International left-back) is a solid (if unadventurous) full back currently valued at 3.5million Euros by transfermarkt.com. He's third best in tackles in Europe's top 5 leagues (See Bsports charts below)
- So far this season, Orban has racked up 1467 minutes in 17 league appearances in Ligue 1, and earned his first cap for Argentina against Ecuador in November
- The Buenos Aires native who came through River Plate's renowned academy system prior to starring for rival club Tigre reportedly agreed terms with several European clubs (including Sunderland in Premier League) before signing with Girondins de Bordeaux last summer
- A talented left-back, Orban is strong in the tackle, likes to defend, is strong in the air and has good concentration, but is prone to the occasional foul. Given how problematic it can be for clubs to fill the left-back position, Orban's current transfer market value could prove to be a steal for one of Europe's top clubs
Most Prolific Defender Leaderboards from BSports (Updated through 3/4/2014):
