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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Tall midfielder; gets going more slowly than smaller players. (conf 0.35)
Long stride gives decent speed but no standout pace. (conf 0.3)
Good balance for his height but not especially nimble. (conf 0.35)
Played regularly across Eliteserien seasons while still a teenager. (conf 0.4)
Control
Coaches have praised his control on the ball for a big man. (conf 0.4)
Carries the ball comfortably in midfield using his long stride. (conf 0.35)
Uses his 1.93m frame to protect the ball against opponents. (conf 0.4)
Hit 12 league goals for Tromsø, including from distance. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Tidy and tempo-setting in midfield, in the Busquets mould. (conf 0.4)
Capable of switching play from a deeper midfield role. (conf 0.35)
Not a wide player; limited delivery evidence. (conf 0.25)
Sees passes in central areas; still developing at senior level. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Scores occasionally, including a header hat-trick in 2026. (conf 0.35)
Sensible, though the sample is small for a young midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Arrives late into the box to meet crosses and cutbacks. (conf 0.35)
No known dead-ball record. (conf 0.2)
Duels
Scored a hat-trick of headers and wins duels with his 1.93m frame. (conf 0.45)
Strong frame helps, but he is still adjusting to the Premier League. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Applies pressure in midfield; experience of the Premier League is limited. (conf 0.3)
Breaks up play adequately across the middle. (conf 0.35)
Sound positioning for a young central midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Coaches and CIES highlighted his control and calm on the ball. (conf 0.4)
Good for his age, though he is still learning the Premier League. (conf 0.35)
Consistent availability and effort in Tromsø's midfield. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No injuries mentioned in the sources checked; limited information. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
CIES named him in the 100 best players under 20 in September 2024. (conf 0.5)
Drew a Beşiktaş offer in January 2026; still unproven in the Premier League. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Jens Hjertø-Dahl is a tall Norwegian central midfielder who can also play as an attacking or defensive midfielder, standing 1.93m and combining physique with composure on the ball. He came through at Tromsø, made his debut in 2023 and played 89 league games before joining newly promoted Hull on a five-year contract in August 2026. He has represented Norway at youth levels from Under-16 to Under-21, captaining the Under-18s, and has cited Paul Pogba, Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitić as influences.
Scored a hat-trick of headers in Tromsø's 2026 Eliteserien opener against Fredrikstad.
Nominated for Eliteserien Young Player of the Year in 2025.
Made his Premier League debut on 5 September 2026 in a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.