Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa

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League: Liga Portugal BetclicTeam: Rio AveNationality: USA
Positions:STAMAge: ~25

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.1m – €0.7m
Confidence: 33%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 57 / 100·Confidence 33%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration63

Quick over short distances when attacking space in behind. (conf 0.35)

Top speed62

Adequate pace for a Liga Portugal forward, not a speed threat. (conf 0.3)

Agility62

Turns and adjusts well in the box and on the edge of it. (conf 0.3)

Stamina60

Usual striker workload; no specific data on endurance. (conf 0.3)

Control

First touch60

Controls the ball competently as a link forward. (conf 0.35)

Dribbling58

Can take a man on in tight areas, but this is not his main weapon. (conf 0.35)

Ball shielding58

Holds up the ball adequately with his back to goal. (conf 0.3)

Ball striking62

Reasonable shooting technique; has scored at a decent rate in several leagues. (conf 0.35)

Distribution

Short passing58

Links play simply; combination play is secondary to goals. (conf 0.3)

Long passing46

Rarely asked to play long passes as an attacker. (conf 0.3)

Crossing42

Not a wide supplier; delivery is limited. (conf 0.3)

Vision54

Finds teammates when needed, not primarily a creator. (conf 0.3)

Chance threat

Finishing63

Scored regularly in Kosovo and Georgia before moving to Portugal. (conf 0.4)

Shot selection58

Takes sensible chances in and around the penalty area. (conf 0.3)

Off-ball movement62

Makes timely runs between defenders to find shooting positions. (conf 0.35)

Set-piece shot45

No known record as a free-kick or dead-ball taker. (conf 0.3)

Duels

Aerial55

Competes in the air without being a dominant target. (conf 0.3)

Ground duels52

Contests duels, but not a physical standout. (conf 0.3)

Defense

Pressing intensity56

Presses as part of the team's forward line when required. (conf 0.3)

Defensive disruption42

Limited defensive contribution typical of a striker. (conf 0.3)

Defensive positioning40

Minimal defensive duties beyond basic shape. (conf 0.3)

Mental

Composure58

Has handled moves between several leagues and countries. (conf 0.35)

Decision making56

Reasonable choices in the final third, not a standout. (conf 0.3)

Work rate62

Willing runner who contributes off the ball. (conf 0.3)

Resilience

Injury reliability62

No notable injury record found in public sources. (conf 0.3)

Outlook

Potential60

Age 25, late-developing path; room limited but real. (conf 0.35)

Reputation42

Well-travelled forward now in Portugal's top flight, limited profile. (conf 0.4)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Jalen Blesa is a Barcelona-born forward with Spanish, American and British citizenship who plays as a striker or attacking midfielder. He came through Catalan youth sides and began senior football in English non-league with Arlesey Town, before moving to Kosovo with Istogu, Rahoveci and Prishtina, where he won the cup. Spells at Universitatea Craiova (with a loan at Dinamo Batumi) and Cesena in Italy followed before he joined Rio Ave, where he wears number 11 in the Liga Portugal Betclic.

Won the Kosovar Cup in 2022-23 and the Kosovar Supercup in 2023 with FC Prishtina.

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