That doesn't make sense. Why does being a defender not count as being a footballer?
In that he’s very good at the defending side of things, but not so good on the ball. Lejune is a good footballer for example, and not too bad a defender either. If he’s played at left-back or wing-back I’ve got to concerns whatsoever with the defensive side of Dummet’s game, but that role requires a lot more from him going forward and with the ball at his feet. We have a number of players with some very good attributes physically, mentally, defensively, but not so many good attributes in terms of skill, passing, technique.
Dummet, Yedlin and Ritchie most notably.