Stats: Real Madrid summer addition impresses while on international duty | OneFootball

Real Madrid centre-back Dean Huijsen continues to impress as he builds a reputation as one of Europe’s most promising young defenders.

His latest standout performance came in Spain’s 6-0 demolition of Turkey, where the 20-year-old showcased both his defensive solidity and composure on the ball, signalling his readiness for the decisive phase of the season with Los Blancos.

Huijsen’s passing was exceptional, as he completed 65 passes during the match, more than any of his teammates, with 13 of them progressing into the final third.

For what it is worth, his ability to distribute the ball effectively from the back has already been praised, as this allows Real Madrid to play out from defence smoothly.

Performance in numbers

Defensively, Huijsen was equally impressive. He made nine clearances, four recoveries, and contributed four blocks, demonstrating his awareness and timing in stopping attacks.

He also won all of his duels and maintained a perfect record in tackles, making two key interventions to halt Turkey’s advances.

Over the full 90 minutes, he touched the ball 94 times, highlighting how central he is to Spain’s play and how comfortable he is handling pressure in high-intensity games.

This rich vein of form is good news for Real Madrid as they approach an important stretch of matches, including this weekend’s clash with Real Sociedad.

Huijsen’s confidence and sharpness gained from performing at the international level are likely to enhance Madrid’s defensive stability, giving Xabi Alonso a reliable option in the backline.

At just 20 years old, Huijsen is already showing the qualities of a player capable of dominating Madrid’s defence in the future.

His performances for Spain underline his growing influence and suggest that Real Madrid fans can expect him to play a decisive role, especially during the upcoming phase of the season.