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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick off the mark for a full-back, helps him recover and overlap. (conf 0.45)
Good recovery speed down the left flank over long distances. (conf 0.45)
Agile enough to turn and track wingers one-on-one. (conf 0.4)
Repeats high-intensity runs along the flank through a full match. (conf 0.45)
Control
Sound first touch for a defender, not a creative receiver. (conf 0.4)
Carries the ball forward at pace but is not a dribbler. (conf 0.4)
Decent frame at 1.84m, protects the ball adequately in wide areas. (conf 0.35)
Clean enough striker of the ball for passes and the odd shot. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Tidy short passing in build-up from the left side. (conf 0.4)
Can switch play and clip diagonals but not a standout range passer. (conf 0.35)
Delivers from overlapping positions with reasonable accuracy. (conf 0.4)
Reads simple overlap and underlap options, little creative range. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Occasional goal threat as a full-back, not a finisher. (conf 0.35)
Shoots rarely and sensibly from wide positions. (conf 0.3)
Times overlapping runs well beyond the winger. (conf 0.35)
No known dead-ball role or long-range shooting threat. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Adequate in the air for a full-back, can step in at centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Wins most one-on-one duels on the flank through speed and timing. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Presses actively and closes down wide players quickly. (conf 0.4)
Regularly breaks up wing attacks with tackles and interceptions. (conf 0.4)
Disciplined in shape as a full-back and able to tuck into a back line. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Calm enough in Ligue 1 and Swiss league pressure situations. (conf 0.4)
Sensible choices with and without the ball, still developing. (conf 0.4)
High engine, consistent effort on both sides of the ball. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Played many league games for Young Boys with no major known absences. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Still 23 with international minutes, room to grow in a stronger league. (conf 0.35)
Algeria international and World Cup squad member, new to the Premier League. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Jaouen Hadjam is an Algerian left-back who can also cover at centre-back, a quick and energetic defender who gets up and down the flank. Born in Paris, he came through French academies and Paris FC, moved to Nantes in Ligue 1 in 2023 and then spent three seasons at Young Boys in Switzerland. He joined Brighton & Hove Albion in August 2026 and is an Algeria international who was part of the 2026 World Cup squad.
Played for France at under-17 and under-19 level before switching to Algeria's senior team in 2023.
Included in Algeria's squad for the 2026 World Cup.