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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Modest initial burst, relies on positioning rather than pace. (conf 0.75)
Below-average sprint speed for a Premier League central midfielder. (conf 0.7)
Adequate turning and close-quarters mobility but not explosive. (conf 0.65)
Covers ground consistently across 90 minutes in a box-to-box role. (conf 0.8)
Control
Reliable touch under pressure that keeps possession moving. (conf 0.7)
Limited take-on ability, prefers quick combination play over dribbling. (conf 0.65)
Uses body reasonably well to protect the ball in midfield battles. (conf 0.6)
Renowned for a powerful, accurate strike of the ball from distance and dead balls. (conf 0.9)
Distribution
Crisp, tempo-setting distribution typical of an experienced deep-lying midfielder. (conf 0.8)
Capable of switching play with good weight and accuracy. (conf 0.75)
Delivers dangerous set-piece and open-play crosses with his right foot. (conf 0.75)
Good awareness for line-breaking passes in a controlling midfield role. (conf 0.7)
Chance threat
Scores mainly from set pieces and rare long-range strikes rather than open play. (conf 0.65)
Picks smart moments to shoot from range given his striking quality. (conf 0.65)
Sensible positioning to receive but not a dynamic runner into the box. (conf 0.55)
Among the Premier League's most prolific and technically excellent free-kick and corner takers. (conf 0.92)
Duels
Modest aerial presence, undersized for a central midfielder in duels. (conf 0.55)
Competes tenaciously in midfield tackles despite average physical tools. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Works hard to close down passing lanes in a structured pressing system. (conf 0.6)
Contributes interceptions through positioning more than aggressive tackling. (conf 0.55)
Disciplined shape and screening in front of the back line. (conf 0.65)
Mental
Rarely rattled on the ball, especially in dead-ball situations under pressure. (conf 0.7)
Experienced game-reader who manages tempo effectively for his team. (conf 0.68)
Consistently high effort levels across a long, injury-light career. (conf 0.75)
Resilience
Largely durable throughout his career with few significant injury spells. (conf 0.7)
Outlook
Established veteran in his early thirties with limited further upside. (conf 0.6)
Well known in England as a set-piece specialist and former Southampton captain and England international. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
James Ward-Prowse is an English central midfielder now at West Ham United, best known for his exceptional set-piece delivery and long-range striking ability. A tireless, high-work-rate presence who dictates tempo through tidy short and long passing rather than dribbling or physical dominance. He built his reputation over a decade at Southampton, captaining the club before moving to West Ham, and has earned senior England caps largely on the back of his dead-ball prowess.
Long-time Southampton captain before transferring to West Ham United.
Widely regarded as one of the Premier League's premier free-kick specialists.
Has earned senior caps for the England national team.