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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over short distances in youth football, though untested against seniors. (conf 0.3)
Pace is not documented; rated near average for a 16-year-old midfielder. (conf 0.25)
Small, quick turns suit an attacking midfielder who also plays deeper. (conf 0.3)
Only a substitute's Premier League debut so far, so senior stamina is unproven. (conf 0.25)
Control
Technically advanced for his age, having started Youth League games at 15. (conf 0.3)
Comfortable on the ball in attacking midfield roles at youth level. (conf 0.3)
Still physically developing, so shielding against seniors is limited. (conf 0.25)
Eight goals in eight England U16 games point to decent striking. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Plays the number 6, 8 and 10 roles, which requires tidy combinations. (conf 0.3)
Range of passing is not evidenced, so it is kept at a moderate level. (conf 0.25)
Rarely used wide, so crossing is a minor factor. (conf 0.25)
Plays across three midfield roles, which suggests good awareness for his age. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Eight goals in eight U16 caps and a Youth League goal show a scoring instinct. (conf 0.3)
Shot choices are unproven at senior level. (conf 0.25)
Finds pockets as an attacking midfielder, though against youth opposition. (conf 0.3)
No known dead-ball record, so no set-piece shooting threat is assumed. (conf 0.25)
Duels
Still growing physically, so aerial duels are a weakness. (conf 0.25)
Moved from defence to midfield, but duels against seniors are still a challenge. (conf 0.25)
Defense
Formerly a defender, so he should press sensibly, though this is not evidenced. (conf 0.25)
Defensive background helps, but senior output is unknown. (conf 0.25)
Positional sense is helped by his earlier career as a defender. (conf 0.25)
Mental
Started in the Youth League at 15 and debuted in the Premier League at 16. (conf 0.3)
Decision quality is unproven in senior football. (conf 0.25)
Flexibility across several midfield roles points to a willing worker. (conf 0.25)
Resilience
No injury information is public, so a neutral rating is used. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Aged 16 with record-setting Youth League and Premier League appearances for Chelsea. (conf 0.35)
First 2010-born Premier League player, though only a substitute appearance so far. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli is an English midfielder, born in Sydney, who can play as an attacking midfielder, box-to-box eight or deeper as a six. He joined Chelsea's academy at the age of six and moved from defence into midfield as he developed. He made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Brentford in September 2026, aged 16. He has played for England at Under-16 and Under-17 level and is an exceptionally young prospect with little senior experience.
Became Chelsea's youngest ever UEFA Youth League starter at the age of 15.
Made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Brentford in September 2026, aged 16.