JL
Jacob Bruun Larsen
Left Winger / Denmark / Burnley FC
50 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Pace and dribbling
Wide creator
Jacob Bruun Larsen arrived at Turf Moor on July 11th as Burnley fight for survival in 19th place, desperately needing attacking spark to escape the drop zone. The 27-year-old Danish winger has made three appearances (270 minutes) since his €5m move, though he's yet to register his first goal or assist for the Clarets. A product of Borussia Dortmund's famed youth academy via Lyngby BK, Bruun Larsen brings the profile Vincent Kompany craves: a direct, right-footed inverted left winger who thrives on beating defenders with pace and cutting inside to create chances. With Burnley winless in recent weeks, the Dane's incisive dribbling and ability to stretch defenses could prove vital. Still finding his rhythm in English football, Bruun Larsen's next few appearances will determine whether he becomes the creative outlet Burnley desperately need in their relegation battle.