Aurélie Reynders is an exciting 18-year-old Belgian winger who stands out for her technical quality, final-third contribution, and ambipedality. Primarily deployed as a touchline winger on the right, she constantly poses a threat: isolating her full-back 1v1 to beat them and deliver a cross or cutback, cutting inside to strike from distance, or threading passes to underlapping teammates – all while being equally comfortable receiving into space. Her ability to perform these actions at a high level with both feet makes her unpredictable and difficult to defend. Combination of her sharp execution in the final third and intelligent off-the-ball movement, she profiles as one of Belgium’s most promising young attackers.
Standing around 1.68m with a lean, athletic build, Reynders’ agility is complemented by solid acceleration, allowing her to create sharp separation in 1v1s and attacking duels. She is relatively strong for her age, showing good balance and upper-body strength to shield the ball and hold defenders off. As she transitions to more physically demanding leagues, developing greater top-end speed and endurance will be key, but her current physical base already supports her dynamic playing style well.
Reynders’ technical base is her standout asset. Her first touch is clean and directional, and her body orientation consistently sets her up to receive facing forward. She carries the ball cleanly with both feet, combining quick footwork with intelligent ball manipulation, making her unpredictable in duels. Her ambipedality significantly elevates her threat – she can cut inside onto either foot to shoot, deliver accurate far-post crosses, or drive to the byline for cutbacks. In 24/25, she attempted almost equal number of shots with her left (15) and right (16), showcasing a balanced finishing profile. She places her shots well – often targeting corners – and is capable of clean finishes from tight angles after cutting inside. In terms of passing, Reynders plays with vision and composure. She frequently creates chances through well-weighted passes in the final third and has already registered double digits in assists and pre-assists. Under pressure, her execution remains calm and precise. However, her lack of consistent scanning can make her prone to being dispossessed and sometimes limits her effectiveness in congested spaces. Additionally, her through balls with her left foot can occasionally be mishit. In terms of finishing, she should focus on improving the speed of execution to adapt to the demands of higher-level leagues.
Reynders is equally dangerous off the ball. She times her runs in behind intelligently, hooking her movements and accelerating into space to exploit defensive gaps. She shows a good understanding of positional rotations and constantly adjusts her positioning to remain available as a passing option. Defensively, her positioning is solid – she reads passing lanes well and intercepts effectively. However, her pressing intensity lacks consistency; she tends to overcommit in duels and would benefit from developing a more controlled approach.
Overall, Aurélie Reynders is a dual-footed winger comfortable receiving to feet or into space. Her profile blends 1v1 ability, creative passing, intelligent off-ball movement, and clinical finishing – all performed at a high level and with both feet. The most sensible next step in her development would be a move to a mid-table side in a top-five league, where she can refine her scanning habits and speed of execution while testing herself against stronger opposition.
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