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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 a burst athlete but copes when stepping out of the back line. (conf 0.55)
Decent recovery pace for a big, physical centre-back. (conf 0.5)
Fairly upright mover, relies more on strength than nimbleness. (conf 0.5)
Durable and consistently available across a full Serie A campaign. (conf 0.55)
Control
Functional control under pressure but not silky on the ball. (conf 0.5)
Limited carrying ability, prefers simple clearances to progressive dribbles. (conf 0.5)
Uses his frame well to protect the ball and body opponents off it. (conf 0.55)
Adequate long-range clearances but no real distribution threat. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Tidy, low-risk passing that keeps circulation moving from the back. (conf 0.5)
Can find longer switches occasionally but not a primary strength. (conf 0.45)
Rarely involved in crossing situations as a central defender. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes adequately without being a creative outlet. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Occasional aerial goal threat from set pieces rather than open play. (conf 0.5)
Takes shots rarely, mostly headers from close range. (conf 0.4)
Good positional sense making late runs at attacking set pieces. (conf 0.45)
A genuine aerial threat at corners and free-kicks due to his size. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Physically dominant in the air, a standout trait throughout his Udinese career. (conf 0.7)
Strong, combative defender who wins the vast majority of ground battles. (conf 0.7)
Defense
Willing to step aggressively out of the back line to close down forwards. (conf 0.5)
Physically imposing tackler who regularly breaks up opposition attacks. (conf 0.6)
Generally sound but can be caught upfield after aggressive challenges. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Mostly reliable under pressure though occasionally rash in duels. (conf 0.5)
Sensible in most situations with occasional lapses in judgement. (conf 0.5)
Diligent, high-effort defender who covers ground consistently. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has generally stayed fit and available across recent seasons. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Entering his prime years with a fresh move to the Premier League to prove himself. (conf 0.45)
Known within Italian and now English football as a solid, physical centre-back. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Jaka Bijol is a physically imposing Slovenian centre-back who built his reputation at Udinese as a dominant aerial presence and tenacious duel-winner before moving to Leeds United in the Premier League. His game is built on strength, aggression and commitment to ground and air battles rather than technical polish or progressive passing. At Leeds he is expected to bring resilience and physicality to a backline needing top-flight steel after promotion.
Established himself as a key defensive figure at Udinese in Serie A before his move to Leeds United.