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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first few steps typical of a young attacking midfielder still developing physically. (conf 0.5)
Decent straight-line pace but not an elite outlier at senior level yet. (conf 0.45)
Comfortable changing direction in tight midfield areas. (conf 0.5)
Still building the engine needed for a full Eredivisie season. (conf 0.45)
Control
Generally tidy control under pressure for a player his age. (conf 0.5)
Can beat a man in tight spaces but consistency varies at this stage. (conf 0.5)
Still adding the strength to hold off senior Eredivisie defenders. (conf 0.4)
Shows flashes of a clean strike but not yet a defining trait. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Circulates possession reasonably well in central areas. (conf 0.45)
Range of passing still developing relative to top-flight standards. (conf 0.4)
Not a primary tool given his central/attacking midfield profile. (conf 0.35)
Shows some creative instincts when advancing into the final third. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Carries a goal threat from midfield but conversion still unproven at senior level. (conf 0.4)
Occasionally forces efforts that a more polished attacker would delay. (conf 0.4)
Makes intelligent late runs into the box typical of a box-to-box profile. (conf 0.45)
Not established as a dedicated set-piece taker. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Average aerial presence, not a focal point of his game. (conf 0.35)
Competes well for a young midfielder but still growing physically. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Energetic pressing fits the demands of modern Dutch football. (conf 0.45)
Contributes defensively but is primarily an attack-minded midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Positional discipline off the ball still a work in progress. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Generally settled on the ball for a player adapting to a new league. (conf 0.45)
Decision-making improving as he adjusts to a higher tactical level. (conf 0.4)
Known for a high-energy, hard-running approach to midfield play. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No significant injury history of note through his young career so far. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Young American prospect with a sizeable ceiling if development continues at a top club. (conf 0.5)
Recognized within US youth national team and MLS/Eredivisie circles but not yet broadly famous. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Esmir Bajraktarević is a young American attacking midfielder known for his energetic box-to-box running, direct dribbling, and eye for late runs into the box. Having come through the New England Revolution academy system before moving to European football, he is now with PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie, working to establish himself in a competitive squad. His game blends athleticism and work rate with still-developing technical polish, and he remains a key piece of the US youth national team pool as he looks to break into senior contention.
Came through the New England Revolution academy in MLS before moving to European football.
Has represented the United States at multiple youth national team levels.