2023 Orlando City Position Previews: Center Backs

Jul 20, 2022; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City defender Robin Jansson (6) jumps for a header during
Jul 20, 2022; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City defender Robin Jansson (6) jumps for a header during / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 13, 2022; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Orlando City SC defender Robin Jansson (6) reacts during
Aug 13, 2022; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Orlando City SC defender Robin Jansson (6) reacts during / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Robin Jansson
Age: 31
2022 Stats: 27 appearances, 1 goal, 1 assist

Robin Jansson is finally getting his flowers. The Swedish center back became Orlando's all-time leader in appearances last season and his skills on the pitch are finally be recognized outside of central Florida.

Jansson is arguably the best passing center back in the entire league, with an efficient, tough defensive game to match. His health is one of the biggest factors in Orlando's 2023 season. If the Swedish defender is healthy, the ceiling is extremly high for the Lions this year.