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Scout Report – Markus Suttner

Brighton and Hove Albion stepped up their summer recruitment drive with the signing of Austrian left-back Markus Suttner from German side FC Ingolstadt 04 for an undisclosed fee, believed to be worth £3.8 million.

The 30-year-old agreed a three-year deal, with Seagulls boss Chris Hughton delighted to secure the services of one of his long-term targets:

“Markus is someone we have been aware of for some time, and I am pleased we have managed to complete the transfer… He has a great level of experience internationally, and in the top divisions in both his native Austria and Germany, where he has played the last two seasons with Ingolstadt, and that experience will serve us well. He will add competition at the back on the left side of defence, and I’m now looking forward to working with him.”

The History

Suttner came through the ranks at Austria Vienna to make his professional debut in October 2008.

He quickly established himself as the first-choice left-back and enjoyed a successful seven-year spell, which included winning the Austrian Cup in 2009 and a league title in 2012/13.

The defender made 260 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club, registering nine goals and 35 assists.

Suttner made the move to Ingolstadt in the summer of 2015 and featured 18 times in the Bundesliga during the 2015/16 campaign, although he failed to produce any goals or assists.

But he enjoyed a far more successful campaign last season, personally at least, totalling four goals and five assists from 31 appearances despite Ingolstadt suffering relegation.

Suttner represented Austria at U19 and U20 levels, making seven appearances, before making his senior debut in a 3-1 friendly victory over Finland in February 2012.

He played 20 times for his country before announcing his international retirement earlier this year.

The Prospects

With Gaeten Bong and West Bromwich Albion loanee Sebastien Pocognoli job sharing at left-back position last season, the addition of the experienced Suttner looks a shrewd piece of business by Hughton.

The 30-year-old was part of the Ingolstadt side, alongside fellow summer arrival Pascal Gross, that managed to survive in their first season in the Bundesliga in 2015/16, eventually finishing 11th. Brighton will hope he can share some of those positive experiences over the next nine months.

Suttner’s strengths mainly lie in his attacking threat, with the Austrian a set-piece specialist, something he alluded to when joining the newly promoted side:

“Last season with Ingolstadt we played with a five-man defence. Now we will play with four in the defence so I think I can’t go forward as much, but when I am there I want to score or make a cross and I hope I can help with my set-pieces.”

He will certainly add to the potency of the Seagulls’ attack, although much will depend on how much freedom he is given by Hughton to push forward down the left flank and whether he can wrestle set-piece duties away from Anthony Knockaert.

Suttner is also a competent defender and is reasonably strong in the air for a full-back, standing at 5ft 10in tall.

Looking at his underlying statistics from last season, he averaged a shot every 63.65 minutes and produced a key pass every 51.64.

Those are very impressive statistics, bearing in mind that Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso averaged a goal attempt every 58.57 minutes and could only create a chance every 112.25 minutes last term.

In terms of Suttner’s bonus point potential, he averaged a clearance, block or interception (CBI) every 16.90 minutes amassing an impressive 92 interceptions.

While centre-back Lewis Dunk is expected to be a Bonus Points System (BPS) darling, having averaged a CBI every 7.73 minutes last season, Suttner’s numbers are reasonable for a full-back and, alongside his attacking threat, offer promise regarding his Fantasy potential.

Despite Suttner’s production last term, he arrived in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) on Monday priced at £4.5m, while over in Sky Sports, he is valued at 5.7, some 1.1 cheaper than Dunk.

That should certainly put Sky managers on alert, while in FPL, Suttner deserves to be considered as an alternative to the identically-priced Dunk.

Hughton’s side were resilient last season, keeping 21 clean sheets. That included 12 at at the Amex Stadium with just 14 goals conceded – a Championship record.

The Seagulls’ early schedule is favourable following their opening weekend visit from Manchester City (lei wat WBA bou NEW). Their home matches certainly catch the eye with West Brom, Newcastle United, Everton, Southampton, Stoke City and Crystal Palace the next six to follow City.

Dunk’s CBI numbers, goal threat from set-plays and 4.5 price tag means he remains the key defensive target to exploit that run. However, Suttner, as a forward-thinking full-back with set-piece duties cannot be overlooked.

Pre-season will be vital in establishing his placing in the pecking order for free-kick duties. Once we are clear on that, we will have a better indication of Suttner’s potential to rival Dunk for our affections.

Further Reference

Markus Suttner Wikipedia

Markus Suttner Transfer Markt Page

Markus Suttner You Tube Highlights

3,600 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Don Broly
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    RMT

    Foster (Fabianski)
    Lindelof Cahill Milner Ake (Dunk)
    Chamberlain Willain Alli Mane (Loftus-Cheek)
    Kane Firmino (Abraham)

    Thoughts, Went big at the back, seeing as the top teams give you more clean sheets

    1. Snikii
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Chamberlaine is not nailed. Too risky to go without any City or United players.

  2. klopp4kop
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    with Mhki in such a form, do u think he will play consistently?

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      so people are now taking pre season friendlies seriously?? I remember josh mcheachran being Chelseas best pre season player a few seasons back

      1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        *ago

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mikhi has not proven to me yet he has the physicality of the PL. Friendlies in the US are a far cry from PL. When and if Perisic arrives there will be Rashford, Martial, Lingard, Mata looking for 2 spots.

      1. Abel Xavier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        And don't forget whatshisname

  3. boc610
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    imagine a manager running down your best players contract, risking unrest in the dressing room then letting him leave for free the next season when you could easily have got 60m + for him.

    I want to live in the Wenger Bubble.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Happening with Barkley too. Its about time the clubs stood up to the players. At least Sanchez will still give his all over next season and if Arsenal perform they can offer Sanchez a major pay packet and CL football. A big and dangerous if though.

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        yes but when he says he wants CL football the subtext its that he has a chance to win it as well , this is whats so wrong with Arsenals mindset. simply qualifying for it isnt enough for him. he feels that at city they are actually aiming to win the competition. You cant say that about arsenal

        1. Snikii
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          He cannot sell his best player to Man City. Its more than money at this point. Arsenal need to stand firm. If PSG come in he will go, but not City.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            The PSG option is most likely but if Neymar goes there, that option will disappear also.

            1. Snikii
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              than he stays. Gets Arsenal back in CL and then he can go wherever he wants.

        2. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Sure. He was in Spain and moved for gametime. He loves his Chile and his money; after that, not much is going on upstairs. He will have to choose whether to run down his contract or not because I don't see Arsenal selling to City. Mind You it is Wenger though. I was just being "devils advocate"

  4. The Man Pastore
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who to pick to start the season with :

    A) Lacazette
    B) Jesus

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      If you feel like you need a player from each of the top 6 then pick the player that gives you that or closest to.

  5. The Tinkerman
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I guess Vardy is fit to start the season, on the bench for the game today.

  6. Waxys
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Pep Guardiola has convinced Danilo Luiz (26) and he is one step away from joining Manchester City. [MARCA]

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      So rotation with Walker then?

      1. Waxys
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Nah it's for left babk

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Played 173 time at RB and 11 at LB

  7. HALFSPACE
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Hegazi starting for WBA, strong side for WBA maybe their XI for Bournemouth at home?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He was in Africa team of the year. Has Pulis ever bought a player under 6 ft.

    2. klopp4kop
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      i dont think he will start when mcauley returns

  8. klopp4kop
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    i know its difficult to guess city team, but is Sane nail?

    1. Fanta sea
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      noone is nailed in that team. There's too much competition in that position. Sterling had a good season last season. Add Bernado, Jesus, KDB could play there. It's better to just wait and see.

  9. The Man Pastore
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Pick one :

    A) KDB + Willian/Ramsey
    B) Sane + Alli/Mane

  10. klopp4kop
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    with change in management for soton, will tadic get more minutes in the field? thoughts?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A similar type of manager this time round but with as many games to play. As much as I like Tadic on the ball he is a lazy bugger. Ronald did the same with him. 60 minutes per game player IMO.

      1. klopp4kop
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        if he nicks in a goal or an assist on a daily basis, 6.5ml wud be worth for him isnt it?

        1. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Goal or assist on a daily basis and I'd blow my whole budget on him.

    2. Fanta sea
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I chose Redmond over him.

  11. Gabbiadini
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Willian or Ramsey
    Is a player from each of the big 6 a must..? I have 5.

    1. Fanta sea
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nothing is a must in the fantasy. It's nonsense to think you have to have a player from each top 6 team in my opinion. Choose based on who you think will do well. Both Kane and Alli killed it last season. Both Costa and Hazard did well last season. Both KDB and Aguero did well last season.

      In tune with your question though, Willian is a better choice because Hazard is injured and he'll be in the set piece discussion.

  12. klopp4kop
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A- kane + lacazette + gayle + sane + 8ml mid
    OR
    B- kane + lacazette + jesus + 2 midfielders with 12.5 ITB
    A or B???

  13. Waxys
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez is 100% committed.
    He's such a wonderful player and always give his all someone like that has to go on my team. You can feel his passion even if it's his last season

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He will be a good asset for PSG

  14. sam1406
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Please RMT:

    Foster
    Cedric - Lindelof - Mee
    Willian - Coutinho - De Bruyne - Alli
    Lukaku - Lacazette - Rodriguez

    Bench: Elliott, Yedlin, Hunemeier, RLC

  15. Mini league guru
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    RMT - 4-4-2

    De Gea

    Cedric / Bertrand/ Lindelof/ Trippier

    Zaha / Coutinho / Willian / Sane

    Lacazette / Kane

    Elliott / Yedlin / Mooy / Fletcher

  16. Mini league guru
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    RMT - 4-3-3

    De Gea

    Cedric / Bertrand / Lindelof / Trippier

    Mooy / Willian / Coutinho

    Lukakau / Lacazette / Jesus

    Elliott/ Ritchie / Dunk / Carroll

  17. 3050MIF
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Tadic or Redmond?