Playing style
Born in Brasschaat, Antwerp, Matteo Dams arrived at PSV in the U8s. He climbed the ranks of the Dutch club little by little to end up as a regular last year in the second division. Versatile, he can occupy several positions.I have two positions in which I vary”he said early last year in a club video. “At the moment it’s left-back and midfield. I think playing in several positions is good for my development.”
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If he is not the finest technically, he compensates for this with great running quality.I am a player who has the ability to repeat efforts”he continued.I’m not the most delicate player, but I win back a lot of balls and I’m able to go back and forth in both areas.” Although he was trained in the middle or on the side, he mainly played in central defense last year. A new position where he proved himself.
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Peter Bosz has chosen to place the 2004-born player on the left side of a four-man defence.I am very fast”he said again when targeting his qualities.Which is very important in today’s football.”
An opinion clearly shared by the Dutch coach. Having come on during the Dutch Super Cup against Feyenoord, the Antwerp player has played every PSV match since then. Little by little, he has gained momentum with three appearances for three full matches in the Eredivisie.
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To the point of being elected as man of the match after only two games in the eleven.During training and preparation, I felt that the group welcomed me well and that I felt good”he explained after the victory against Nijmegen. “That’s what keeps me stress-free and free. As a footballer, you always want to play in big stadiums. That’s what you dream of, so I don’t feel the stress. I just do what I have to do and so far, it’s going well.”
Three days after this statement, he was a starter for the trip to Allianz Stadium and its 42,000 people. A baptism of fire that was not easy. Indeed, the player was eaten by Nico Gonzalez, Argentinian world champion, twice. “I take things day by day”he assured at the start of the season. “If some players get fit again, I might have to settle for a place on the bench again. I have to grab the opportunities that come my way with both hands.” An intelligent speech that also shows that he knows how to question himself. And it works rather well since PSV is at the top of the championship with an 18 out of 18.
Tedesco already has an eye on it
Like all his teammates, Matteo Dams had a difficult evening in Piedmont. But Peter Bosz firmly believes in him since he started him again last weekend in the 3-1 victory against Fortuna Sittard. “If I think there’s one guy who’s been consistently high in recent weeks, it’s him.”he said to his player after his good performance. “What he’s doing is special because he was considered a central defender last year. This season he’s playing on the left and it’s working very well for him.”
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For his part, the player does not intend to stop there.I just try to stay true to myself and not calculate anything. I have to listen carefully to the coach and do my tasks.” At the end of his contract next summer, the various parties should not wait too long before sitting down to renew. In the future, he could also find himself at another table: that of Domenico Tedesco.
The coach would have his sights set on the player. Indeed, the Nieuwsblad assures that he is already in the pre-selection of the Red Devils for the matches against France and Italy. Which, obviously, is not a guarantee of selection. Even if it is a good indicator that proves that he is on the radar of the federation.
Currently, he has only played in U15 and U18 according to the Transfermarkt website. He should progress to the higher level without too much delay. It remains to be seen whether it will be with the Diablotins or the Red Devils. Answer on October 4 with Domenico Tedesco’s list.
