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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 starter who gets down the right flank with ease. (conf 0.45)
Good top speed for recovery runs and overlaps. (conf 0.45)
Mobile and balanced when turning with the ball or defending. (conf 0.45)
Covers the right flank for 90 minutes in a Championship season. (conf 0.45)
Control
Tidy control for a full-back, usually under pressure on the touchline. (conf 0.4)
Willing carrier who beats his man on the outside. (conf 0.4)
Decent but not physically imposing. (conf 0.4)
Clean ball striker for a defender when delivering. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Reliable in short combinations on the right. (conf 0.4)
Can play longer diagonals but is not a specialist. (conf 0.35)
Regular source of crosses, with good fan reception at Preston. (conf 0.45)
Reads overlaps well; creative passing is limited. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Seldom scores but has the odd goal in his record. (conf 0.35)
Prefers to deliver the ball over shooting. (conf 0.35)
Good at timing overlapping runs behind the winger. (conf 0.4)
Not a notable dead-ball taker. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Average in the air; modest size for a defender. (conf 0.4)
Competitive in one-on-one defending after many loan games. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Energetic when pressing wide areas. (conf 0.45)
Wins the ball well in wide areas. (conf 0.4)
Developing positional sense after years of loan football. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Composed enough in possession for a young full-back. (conf 0.4)
Balances attacking and defensive duties sensibly. (conf 0.4)
High-effort full-back who runs both ways. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Played a lot of league games on loan with no major absences documented. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Mid-twenties with a clear upward path after a strong Preston season. (conf 0.4)
Won all of Preston's major awards for 2024-25, now a Premier League newcomer. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Kaine Kesler-Hayden is an English right-back who is quick, energetic and comfortable getting forward to cross. He came through at Aston Villa, made his Premier League debut in March 2024 and spent most of his career developing on loan at Swindon Town, Milton Keynes Dons, Huddersfield Town, Plymouth Argyle and Preston North End. His 2024-25 season at Preston earned the club's player awards, and Coventry City signed him in July 2025. He was part of the Championship-winning squad in 2025-26.
Captained Aston Villa's under-18 side to the FA Youth Cup in 2021.
Won the Preston North End Fans', Players' and Young Player of the Year awards for 2024-25.