Nicolas Raskin
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Feb 23, 2001 (25)
Right
5'10"
163 lb
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Provides assist in win
Raskin assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 5-1 win against New Zealand.
Analysis: Raskin started Friday's 5-1 win over New Zealand on the bench before coming on in the second half as coach Rudi Garcia rotated his squad with Belgium firmly in control. Entering with the result all but secured, the midfielder still made an impact by setting up Romelu Lukaku's 86th-minute goal to cap off the dominant performance. Belgium's convincing victory sealed top spot in Group G and punched their ticket to the Round of 32.
Reliable in holding role
Raskin registered one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Iran.
Analysis: Raskin delivered another composed and disciplined performance in Sunday's goalless draw with Iran, registering one tackle in a holding midfield role that provided Belgium with defensive structure. The midfielder continued to build on the positive impression he made coming off the bench against Egypt, and his reliable presence alongside Youri Tielemans gave the Belgian midfield a more solid defensive foundation than was evident in the first group game, even if the collective attacking output remained insufficient. His consistency and pressing intensity across both appearances have made the strongest possible case for a starting role against New Zealand, where Belgium will need a midfielder capable of winning the ball and immediately transitioning quickly to unlock a side that will attempt to defend deep.
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