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Sam Beukema
Centre-Back / Netherlands / SSC Napoli
65 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Aerial dominance
Defensive anchor
In 18th place and fighting desperately to escape the Serie A drop zone, SSC Napoli's season has fallen catastrophically short of expectations. Yet amid the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona's turbulence, 27-year-old Dutch centre-back Sam Beukema has emerged as a rare beacon of dependability. Valued at €22 million, the €22m defensive rock has been virtually ever-present under Antonio Conte, accumulating 1,677 minutes across 24 appearances while wearing the number 31 shirt. His solitary goal and remarkable disciplinary record—just one yellow card all season—tell the story of a defender who executes his duties with minimal fuss and maximum efficiency. With 70-rated defensive intelligence and commanding aerial dominance marking him as Conte's defensive anchor, Beukema's consistency stands in stark contrast to Napoli's chaotic campaign. While flashier teammates like David Neres grab headlines with attacking flair, the Dutchman's availability and reliability have made him indispensable. As Napoli look to build on their recent WWLDW form and climb away from danger, their defensive stalwart may prove their most valuable asset in the survival battles ahead.