Luca Erlein — season analysis
Luca Erlein (Germany) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Energie Cottbus (2. Bundesliga) defensive core in 2026/27. At 18, he is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
Over 6 appearances he has been directly involved in 2 goals: 1 scored, 1 set up. That comes across 495 minutes on the pitch, or 0.18 goals per 90 minutes and 0.36 goal involvements per 90. He has started 6 of those matches.
He has attempted 3 shots (33% finding the frame) and converts 33% of them. He creates chances too, with 3 key passes and 82% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 8 tackles and 5 interceptions, winning 47% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 3.5, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.