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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 for a young centre-back but not a burner. (conf 0.5)
Adequate straight-line speed to cover in behind against Serie A attackers. (conf 0.5)
Shows fluid turning for his size but still refining body control. (conf 0.48)
Copes with Serie A match tempo as a developing squad centre-back. (conf 0.5)
Control
Generally tidy control under pressure typical of a modern academy-trained defender. (conf 0.48)
Limited carrying instinct, prioritises safety over progressive dribbles. (conf 0.45)
Uses frame reasonably to protect the ball when pressed. (conf 0.45)
Not asked to strike from distance in his defensive role. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Comfortable playing simple line-breaking passes in a possession-based setup. (conf 0.5)
Can find switches of play but accuracy still developing at this level. (conf 0.45)
Rarely involved in crossing situations as a central defender. (conf 0.4)
Shows promising game-reading for a young centre-back still learning Serie A patterns. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Minimal goal threat expected from a young central defender. (conf 0.4)
Rarely in shooting positions given his defensive role. (conf 0.4)
Positioning off the ball is functional rather than a standout trait. (conf 0.42)
Not a designated set-piece taker. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Good height and jumping ability give him a solid aerial presence for his age. (conf 0.5)
Competitive in one-on-one defending though occasionally caught square. (conf 0.48)
Defense
Engages front-foot defending consistent with Roma's structured pressing. (conf 0.45)
Willing to step and intercept passing lanes as a progressive young stopper. (conf 0.45)
Generally sound shape and covering angles for a developing centre-back. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm on the ball for his age, a trait valued in his Roma development. (conf 0.48)
Still maturing in reading when to step, cover or hold the defensive line. (conf 0.45)
Diligent trainer profile typical of academy prospects breaking into Serie A. (conf 0.48)
Resilience
No significant injury history known so far in his young career. (conf 0.42)
Outlook
Young centre-back with a Serie A pathway and clear long-term upside. (conf 0.5)
Known mainly within Polish youth football and Roma's academy circles. (conf 0.42)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Jan Ziółkowski is a young Polish centre-back who came through Roma's academy and has been pushed into first-team contention as a composed, ball-playing defender. He reads the game well for his age and offers a modern profile suited to Roma's structured defensive system, though he is still developing physically and tactically at Serie A level. His long-term trajectory depends on consistent minutes and continued development under Roma's coaching staff.
Represented Poland at youth international level.