Frederik Rieper — Empire FGA Profile

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Frederik Rieper is a towering **1.94m** central defender who joined FC Fredericia in July 2025. Quickly establishing himself as a starter, he has played over **1,900 minutes** (22 matches) in the first half of the **2025/26 season**. His game is built on physical dominance; his height makes him a near-unbeatable presence in aerial duels (Aerial 8.8). While he is not an elite ball-player, his defensive fundamentals (blocks, clearances) are sound. At 26, he is hitting his prime years as a reliable, no-nonsense stopper at the Superliga/First Division level.

Scout Note: Huge defensive presence (1.94m). Aerial specialist (8.8). Immediate starter for Fredericia in 25/26 (22 apps).

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Attacking (Automated)

AER (Aerial Duels)8.8

CLE (Clearances)8.5

BLO (Blocks)8.2

TAC (Tackling)7.5

XPS (Enhanced XPS)6.0

LGP (Link-Up Play)6.2

Tier 2: Semi-Automated Intelligence

STR (Strength)9.0

POI (Position Intelligence)7.4

CPX (Composure)6.8

MOB (Mobility)6.0

Tier 3: Scout Assessment (Expert Input)

CHR (Character)7.5

DMA (Decision Making)7.0

CON (Consistency)7.6

OMS (Transition)6.2

CLM (Calmness)7.0

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Top Philosophy Fits

Scandinavian Defender 8.5/10 Dyche Low Block 8.2/10 Pulis Set Piece 8.8/10

🤝 Key Career Moments

2018 | AGF Debut

🇩🇰 Came through the youth ranks at **Aarhus GF**, making his debut as a teenager.

2021 | Senior Minutes

⚓ Moved to **Næstved Boldklub**, becoming a regular starter and honing his physical game.

2025 | Fredericia

🔴 Signed for **FC Fredericia**. Played 22 games in his first half-season (25/26).

📈 Career Statistics

Club	Apps	Goals	Clean Sheets
Aarhus GF	5	0	1
Næstved BK	60+	3	15+
Fredericia (25/26)	22	0	6*
Summary: Reliable centre-back. 250+ career aerial duels won.

📊 Player Comparison

🎯 Scout's Final Verdict

Key Attributes

Strength (STR) 9.0/10

Aerial (AER) 8.8/10

Clearances (CLE) 8.5/10

Blocks (BLO) 8.2/10

Consistency (CON) 7.6/10

Summary

VERDICT: PHYSICAL STOPPER (Aerial Specialist)

Frederik Rieper is a classic "stopper" defender. He uses his massive 1.94m frame to dominate the air (8.8 Aerial) and clear danger (8.5 Clearances). He is not a modern ball-playing centre-back (Link-Up 6.2), but for a team that needs to defend a lead or deal with direct play, he is invaluable. His 9.0 Strength makes him a bully in the box.

Career Path