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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent recovery speed for a defensive midfielder but not a burst athlete. (conf 0.5)
Adequate straight-line pace to track runners in transition. (conf 0.5)
Reasonable turning ability given his physical, upright playing style. (conf 0.48)
Covers ground consistently across 90 minutes as a box-to-box screener. (conf 0.55)
Control
Reliable first touch under pressure for a Serie A holding midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Limited close-control dribbling, prefers simple progression over take-ons. (conf 0.48)
Uses his frame well to protect the ball in central areas. (conf 0.55)
Not a noted long-range threat, strikes the ball functionally. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Circulates possession efficiently as a Serie A defensive midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Capable of switching play but not a primary distributor. (conf 0.45)
Rarely delivers crosses given his deep central role. (conf 0.4)
Solid but unspectacular reading of passing lanes from deep. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Minimal goal output typical of a defensively-minded pivot. (conf 0.4)
Takes few shots, generally sensible when he does. (conf 0.4)
Positions to offer a passing outlet rather than make attacking runs. (conf 0.4)
Not utilized as a set-piece taker at club level. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Competitive in the air thanks to a strong physical frame. (conf 0.5)
Wins a good share of tackles and duels as a combative screener. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Applies consistent pressure to disrupt opposition build-up. (conf 0.5)
Breaks up play effectively with well-timed interceptions and tackles. (conf 0.55)
Sits well in front of the back line, though occasionally caught upfield. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Generally calm in possession within a mid-table Serie A side. (conf 0.45)
Makes sound, low-risk choices in his defensive midfield role. (conf 0.45)
Known for a tireless, combative engine across matches. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
No history of chronic injury problems through his career so far. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Mid-20s destroyer type likely to plateau as a solid Serie A regular. (conf 0.45)
Known within Serie A circles but lacks wider international profile. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Jean Onana is a Cameroonian defensive midfielder now with Genoa in Serie A, valued for his physicality, combativeness and ability to screen the back line. Built as a destroyer-type pivot, he wins ground duels and breaks up opposition attacks more than he creates chances himself. After time in France and a spell in Saudi Arabia, he has settled into a rugged, hard-working role in Italian football.