Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · IFK Goteborg.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 29 | 2 | 1 | 2581 | 7.11 |
 UEFA U21 Championship - Qualificationat Denmark U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 186 | — |
Scout report
D. Kruse is a 24-year-old defensive midfielder at IFK Goteborg, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 1 assists in 29 appearances, a Season grade of 41, top 18% of Allsvenskan defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 38.7, ranking 21st of 248 in the Allsvenskan. An emerging talent, he has been an ever-present (95.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.85 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kruse.
Judged on this season alone, Kruse graded 41 — a strong campaign that ranks top 18% of the 17 defensive midfielders in the Allsvenskan, on 2 goals, 1 assist and 4.847 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 7 → 41). Across the 5 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 39, top 24% of the 17 defensive midfielders in the Allsvenskan. At 24 Kruse is in his prime years, and a market index of 8.4 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Kruse is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · IFK Goteborg finished 4th of 16 · an upper-table side
4.85 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (4th of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 95.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Defensive volume. 4.85 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 38.7, Kruse carries the 4th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Allsvenskan (top 24%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.85 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
