A. Pieper

A. Pieper is a commanding presence at the heart of Werder Bremen’s defence, standing at 192 cm and wearing the number 5 shirt. The 28-year-old German centre-back is a throwback to the no-nonsense, aerially dominant defenders the Bundesliga has long been known for. His game is built on reading danger early, stepping out of the backline to win duels in midfield, and using his long stride to recover when attackers try to turn him. Pieper does not carry the ball forward often; his value ...