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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Not explosive but has enough burst to escape tight pressing situations. (conf 0.6)
Modest top-end speed, relies on positioning rather than pace to recover. (conf 0.55)
Turns well under pressure to shift the ball away from opponents. (conf 0.6)
Covers ground consistently across 90 minutes in a demanding Palace midfield. (conf 0.6)
Control
Composed control lets him receive under pressure and set up quickly. (conf 0.72)
Comfortable carrying the ball short distances to break lines, not a primary dribbler. (conf 0.6)
Uses his frame effectively to protect possession in midfield battles. (conf 0.6)
Clean technique on longer strikes and driven passes through midfield. (conf 0.65)
Distribution
Excellent tempo-setting passer who rarely wastes possession in tight areas. (conf 0.78)
Renowned for raking diagonal switches that shift Palace's attacking angles. (conf 0.76)
Occasional deliveries from deep but not a primary crossing outlet. (conf 0.5)
Reads the game well to spot progressive passing lanes before others. (conf 0.75)
Chance threat
Limited goal output so far, shooting is a secondary part of his game. (conf 0.5)
Generally picks sensible moments to shoot rather than forcing efforts. (conf 0.5)
Finds pockets of space to receive but not a constant runner beyond the ball. (conf 0.55)
Not established as a primary set-piece taker at club level. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Average aerial presence for a central midfielder of his build. (conf 0.5)
Competes well in tackles despite not being the most physically dominant. (conf 0.58)
Defense
Works to close passing lanes though not the most relentless presser. (conf 0.55)
Times interceptions smartly rather than relying on aggressive tackling. (conf 0.55)
Disciplined positional sense that screens Palace's back line effectively. (conf 0.65)
Mental
Rarely rushed on the ball, a calming presence in a young midfield. (conf 0.72)
Consistently chooses the right pass tempo to control matches. (conf 0.7)
Diligent in tracking back and supporting both defensive and attacking phases. (conf 0.6)
Resilience
Has dealt with injury spells that occasionally interrupted his breakthrough seasons. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Still early in his prime years with clear upside as an England midfield fixture. (conf 0.65)
Rising name in English football, capped at senior level, not yet a global star. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Adam Wharton is a composed, deep-lying playmaker who has become a key fixture in Crystal Palace's midfield since his move from Blackburn Rovers. His game is built on tempo control, precise short and long passing, and calmness on the ball rather than physical dominance or defensive ferocity. Still only in his early twenties, he has drawn praise for his maturity and has broken into the England senior setup, marking him as one of the Premier League's more promising young central midfielders.
Signed by Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers in a January transfer that quickly established him as a first-team regular.
Earned senior England international recognition while still a teenager/early-twenties midfielder.
Part of the Crystal Palace squad that won the FA Cup.