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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive first few steps make him one of the hardest wingers in Europe to contain in transition. (conf 0.95)
Elite straight-line pace that repeatedly outruns Premier League full-backs. (conf 0.9)
Low center of gravity and quick feet allow sharp direction changes at full speed. (conf 0.92)
Sustains repeated high-intensity dribbling bursts across a match under Guardiola's system. (conf 0.7)
Control
Controls at pace well enough to carry straight into a dribble without slowing down. (conf 0.8)
Signature trait, beating defenders one-on-one with close control at high speed. (conf 0.95)
Uses low center of gravity to protect the ball but can be dispossessed by physical markers. (conf 0.65)
Capable low driven shots from the left channel though not a primary strength. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Comfortable in City's combination play, though final pass is more effective than build-up passing. (conf 0.7)
Rarely tasked with switching play, a lesser part of his game. (conf 0.55)
Whips in dangerous low crosses and cutbacks after byline drives. (conf 0.7)
Picks out cutback passes for arriving teammates after beating his man. (conf 0.65)
Chance threat
Improving end product with a natural left foot but not yet a prolific goalscorer. (conf 0.65)
Generally sensible about when to shoot versus square the ball, still developing consistency. (conf 0.6)
Times runs in behind and into wide channels to stretch defenses. (conf 0.7)
Not a designated set-piece taker at club level. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Small frame limits his aerial threat as a winger. (conf 0.5)
Wins the vast majority of one-on-one dribbling duels against defenders. (conf 0.88)
Defense
Applies energetic pressing triggers consistent with Guardiola's front-foot system. (conf 0.65)
Contributes to counter-pressing though not a natural defensive winger. (conf 0.55)
Positional discipline out of possession is adequate but secondary to his attacking role. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Generally calm in one-on-one situations even against physical Premier League defending. (conf 0.65)
Occasionally over-dribbles but overall improved judgment on when to release the ball. (conf 0.65)
Tracks back and repeats sprints in line with City's demanding tactical structure. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Has had a history of hamstring and muscular issues limiting his availability at times. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Still in his physical prime years with room to add end product to his elite dribbling. (conf 0.75)
Established as one of the Premier League's most feared one-on-one wide attackers. (conf 0.8)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Jérémy Doku is a explosive Belgian winger for Manchester City whose game is built around blistering acceleration and close control at speed, routinely taking on and beating full-backs one-on-one. Primarily deployed on the left cutting inside onto his stronger right or wide to cross, he has become a key wide outlet for Guardiola's side since his move from Rennes. His end product, crossing and cutbacks in particular, has developed alongside his dribbling, though he has battled recurring muscular injuries at times.
Signed by Manchester City from Rennes in 2023 for a fee that made him one of the club's most expensive wide players.
Renowned for an exceptionally high dribble success rate among Premier League wingers.
Regular member of the Belgium national team setup.