Tier 1
Top D1 / Power-5
SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12-equivalent starting potential.
Position Benchmarks
Outside back: D1 / D2 / D3
Per-90 benchmarks for outside backs and wingbacks in NCAA women's soccer. Speed and crossing accuracy carry more weight here than at any other defensive position.
Per-90 performance benchmarks
Four core outside back metrics. Crosses completed is the position-distinctive stat — D1 outside backs deliver roughly 40% more accurate crosses than D2.
| Metric | D1 mean | D1 σ | D2 mean | D3 mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duel Success% of all duels won (ground + air) | 62.5% | 7.0 | 58.0% | 54.0% |
| Interceptionsper 90 minutes played | 5.50 | 1.80 | 4.80 | 4.00 |
| Tackles Wonper 90 minutes played | 3.20 | 1.10 | 2.80 | 2.40 |
| Crosses Completedaccurate crosses, per 90 | 2.10 | 0.80 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
Tier alignment
Where a player slots in once you have her Z-score.
Tier 2
Solid D1 / top D2
Above-average starting potential at mid-major D1 or top D2 programs.
Tier 3
D3 / NAIA / lower D2
Average collegiate. Developmental programs.
Competition multipliers
Multiply raw per-90 rates by M before computing the Z-score.
| League / Competition | Multiplier (M) |
|---|---|
| ECNL National / US Youth National Team | 1.00 |
| Girls Academy (GA) | 0.95 |
| ECRL / Development Player League (DPL) | 0.80 |
| NPL / Elite State Leagues | 0.70 |
| High School Varsity (competitive state) | 0.65 |
| High School JV / Recreational Club | 0.40 |
Physical gates
Outside backs run the shortest height ranges of any outfield position — and the speed gates are tighter here than the published divisional means imply.
| Division | Height range |
|---|---|
| D1 | 5'4" – 5'8" |
| D2 | 5'3" – 5'7" |
| D3 | 5'2" – 5'6" |
| Test | D1 | D2 | D3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-meter split | 1.75s | 1.85s | 1.95s |
| 30-meter sprint | 4.0s | 4.2s | 4.4s |
| 40-yard dash | 5.0s | 5.2s | 5.4s |
Outside back: deep dives
Spoke articles unpacking specific dimensions of the outside back profile.
Crosses completed per 90
D1 2.1/90. Volume vs accuracy and the divisional gap.
Inverted vs traditional fullback
The OB role that tucks into central midfield, and the stat profile.
Highlight reel: clip by clip
Half defending wingers, half attacking output. Balanced.
Wingback vs fullback
Same wide-defender label, two different roles by formation.
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