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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Good burst for his size but not quick over the first steps. (conf 0.4)
Covers ground well with long strides. (conf 0.38)
Tall frame means he is less nimble in tight spaces. (conf 0.38)
Box-to-box energy in a full loan season at Bochum. (conf 0.4)
Control
Elegant first touch for a 1.87m midfielder. (conf 0.42)
Comfortable carrying the ball through midfield. (conf 0.42)
Uses his frame well to hold off opponents. (conf 0.4)
Clean, powerful striking from range and in the box. (conf 0.42)
Distribution
Accurate and composed combination play. (conf 0.42)
Capable of switching play with good range. (conf 0.38)
Central player, delivery from wide is not a feature. (conf 0.34)
Reads passing lanes and finds attackers early. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Goals from midfield, including in the 2. Bundesliga. (conf 0.42)
Selects shots reasonably for a young midfielder. (conf 0.38)
Arrives late in the box with good timing. (conf 0.4)
No known dead-ball or long-shot specialism. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Height gives him a clear edge in aerial duels. (conf 0.4)
Wins duels through reach and balance. (conf 0.38)
Defense
Willing to press as part of a young mobile midfield. (conf 0.38)
Defensive contribution is average for a midfielder. (conf 0.36)
Positioning still being developed at senior level. (conf 0.36)
Mental
Poised on the ball for a 19-year-old. (conf 0.4)
Generally sound choices, still maturing. (conf 0.38)
Consistently energetic across his Bochum loan season. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No significant injury record documented. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
German youth star with Leverkusen backing and a high ceiling. (conf 0.5)
Fritz Walter Medal winner and Guardian-listed prospect, still early in senior career. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Francis Onyeka is a tall German midfielder from Gummersbach, of Nigerian heritage, who is on loan at SV Elversberg from Bayer Leverkusen. He is a technically gifted central or attacking midfielder who joins attacks from deep with composed finishing, and he has played for Germany at every youth level up to the U21s. After signing a professional contract at Leverkusen in November 2023 he spent 2025-26 on loan at VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga before moving to the newly promoted club in June 2026.
Won the Fritz Walter Medal at U17 level in 2024 and at U19 level in 2026.
Named by The Guardian among 60 of the best young talents in world football in October 2024.