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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Reasonable recovery pace but not a burst athlete for a modern center-back. (conf 0.6)
Adequate straight-line speed to cover in behind against Liga Portugal attackers. (conf 0.6)
Turns and reorients competently but lacks elite quickness in tight spaces. (conf 0.55)
Durable defensive shift across a full 90 minutes as an experienced starter. (conf 0.6)
Control
Clean enough control to bring the ball down under pressure and start play. (conf 0.55)
Limited ball-carrying instinct, prefers simple progression over dribbling out. (conf 0.5)
Uses frame effectively to protect the ball when pressed by forwards. (conf 0.55)
Serviceable long clearances but not a technically refined striker of the ball. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up, comfortable playing out from the back at Porto's level. (conf 0.6)
Can switch play or find a raking pass though not a standout distributor. (conf 0.55)
Rarely involved in crossing situations as a orthodox center-back. (conf 0.5)
Reads passing lanes well enough to initiate transitions from the back line. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece presence but not a genuine goal threat. (conf 0.5)
Rarely shoots, mostly limited to close-range chances from corners. (conf 0.4)
Positions sensibly at set pieces without being a major aerial weapon going forward. (conf 0.45)
Not a designated set-piece taker, minimal direct free-kick threat. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Strong in the air, a physical presence contesting crosses and corners. (conf 0.65)
Combative one-on-one defender who wins a healthy share of tackles. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Engages front-foot pressing triggers within an organized back line but isn't a chaser. (conf 0.5)
Timely interceptions and blocks built from years of Premier League and Liga experience. (conf 0.55)
Experienced reader of the game who rarely gets caught out of shape. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Calm under pressure, a steady long-term Poland international center-back. (conf 0.6)
Generally sound choices on when to step, cover, or play out from danger. (conf 0.55)
Consistent defensive effort and application across a demanding club and country schedule. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Generally available though has had occasional muscular knocks over his career. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Established veteran-phase center-back with limited further upside at 30. (conf 0.55)
Long-standing Poland international well known from Southampton and now FC Porto. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Jan Bednarek is a physically robust, experienced Polish center-back known for his aerial strength, combative defending and composed distribution out from the back. After many seasons as a mainstay at Southampton in the Premier League, he moved to FC Porto, where he continues as a regular starter in Liga Portugal. A long-time Poland international, he brings reliability and organizational nous to a back line rather than flashy ball-playing traits.
Spent close to a decade as a first-team center-back at Southampton in the Premier League before joining FC Porto.
Long-serving Poland international center-back, part of the national team setup across multiple major tournament cycles.