Active in Bundesliga

Rav van den Berg

Defender #33
Age 21 years
Nationality Netherlands
Market Value €8M

Career

No transfer history

Rav van den Berg is 1.FC Köln's Silver Engine, representing a significant long-term investment for the Billy Goats. Since arriving from Middlesbrough in August 2025, the 22-year-old Dutchman has quickly integrated into the first-team setup, looking to build his body of work in one of Europe's top divisions after developing his craft at PEC Zwolle.

His season data reveals a hybrid profile, blending the relentless work rate of an Engine with the innate instincts of a natural stopper. Over 598 minutes across 8 appearances, Van den Berg has proven to be a picture of reliability during his emerging phase in Germany. His standout Defense dimension is mathematically backed by the SHIELD badge, highlighted by a contribution of 1.1 blocks per 90 minutes. This defensive solidity, combined with a steady form direction, suggests a player who is rapidly finding his Balance in a more demanding tactical environment.

Currently valued at €8M with a rising market trend, Van den Berg is a high-ceiling prospect secured by a contract running until 2030. As he continues to adapt to the Bundesliga, his Intensity on the pitch will be crucial for Köln's ambitions as they navigate the challenges of the current campaign.

Player Rating

Rav van den Berg
71
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 48
🎯 Clutch 42
🎨 Style 59
📊 Ability 50
💰 Fair Value
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Rav van den Berg is a above average SHIELD for 1. FC Köln. Evidence: 1.1 Blocks/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Rav van den Berg Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 71%
Weight 22%
Experience 18%

vs Bundesliga

Height 75%
Weight 33%
Experience 18%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 12 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 54 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 28 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 14 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 12
Shooting 5
Defense 54
Workrate 28
Passing 14
Key Strength 54 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Rav van den Berg this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 14, 2026 Hamburger SV 1-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 94' 6.7 - 1 35 Volksparkstadion
Mar 07, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 97' 6.5 - - 59 RheinEnergieStadion
Feb 27, 2026 FC Augsburg 2-0 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 93' 7.0 - - 33 WWK Arena
Feb 21, 2026 1. FC Köln 2-2 1899 Hoffenheim Bundesliga 94' 6.2 - - 77 RheinEnergieStadion
Feb 14, 2026 VfB Stuttgart 3-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga ' - - - 78 MHP Arena
Feb 08, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-2 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 61 RheinEnergieStadion
Jan 30, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-0 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 9' 6.3 0 0 23 RheinEnergieStadion
Jan 25, 2026 SC Freiburg 2-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 87' 6.2 0 0 53 Europa-Park-Stadion
Jan 17, 2026 1. FC Köln 2-1 FSV Mainz 05 Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 75 RheinEnergieStadion
Dec 20, 2025 1. FC Köln 0-1 Union Berlin Bundesliga 82' 6.9 0 0 56 RheinEnergieStadion
Dec 13, 2025 Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 91' 6.3 0 0 49 BayArena
Dec 06, 2025 1. FC Köln 1-1 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 90' 6.6 0 0 45 RheinEnergieStadion
Nov 29, 2025 Werder Bremen 1-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 78' 6.9 0 0 68 Weserstadion
Sep 13, 2025 VfL Wolfsburg 3-3 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 71' 6.2 0 0 100 Volkswagen Arena
Aug 31, 2025 1. FC Köln 4-1 SC Freiburg Bundesliga 90' 7.3 0 0 54 RheinEnergieStadion

Player Market Value

Track Rav van den Berg's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €8.0M
Peak Value €8.0M (Q4'25)
€8.0M €4.0M €0
Q2'21 Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25