The player gets +0.05 on all trainable attributes per 2 players with the same nationality in their team on the field; -0.2 if there are fewer than 2.

Player gets a defensive bonus when another player tries to steal the ball from him.

Is more likely to intercept a cross or a shot at goal when he is in the same square as the shooter, but outside the penalty area, or in corner situations anywhere.

Player is twice as likely to conquer the ball when defending in a corner situation. Keeper can use blocking instead of dueling to conquer the ball.