Huijsen's class

Huijsen's performance against Osasuna was a testament to his talent under Xabi Alonso.

In the opening round of La Liga, at the Bernabeu, Huijsen not only demonstrated his solid defensive ability but also made a difference in attack through accurate long passes.

Against Osasuna, Real Madrid's new signing made 17 long passes (16 accurate), achieving a completion rate of 97%. According to Sofascore , out of 820 players who played in the top three leagues including La Liga, Premier League and Ligue 1 in the opening week of last season, no one completed more long passes than Huijsen.

This performance has led many to compare Huijsen to the legendary Toni Kroos, who once dominated Real Madrid's midfield with his classic long passes. The only difference is that the 19-year-old centre-back plays at the base of the defence, while Kroos plays in the centre.

Huijsen – who joined Real Madrid from Bournemouth in the summer of 2025 – is showing the potential to become a new star for the Spanish Royal team. AS assessed that although he has only been playing for Real for a few months, Huijsen has shown class and character far beyond that of a normal 19-year-old player.

Source: https://znews.vn/dang-cap-cua-huijsen-post1578319.html