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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 for a 1.85m centre-back but not rapid in recovery sprints. (conf 0.4)
Adequate pace over distance for a defender who plays a mid-block. (conf 0.35)
Solid body control, less nimble when turned quickly by pacy forwards. (conf 0.35)
Held up to the demands of Celtic's high tempo and Lens's pressing. (conf 0.4)
Control
Secure enough on the ball for building from the back. (conf 0.4)
Does not carry the ball with confidence; prefers simple passes. (conf 0.35)
Uses his frame well to hold off strikers and protect the ball. (conf 0.4)
Clean strike when he does attempt a driven pass or a shot. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Tidy short passing to the next line in a back four. (conf 0.4)
Capable of switching play and finding runners from deep. (conf 0.4)
Not a crossing threat; rarely plays from wide positions. (conf 0.3)
Finds obvious progressive passes but is not a creative distributor. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Occasional goals from set pieces; not a regular scoring source. (conf 0.35)
Shoots rarely; choices are sensible when he joins attacks. (conf 0.3)
Attacks corners and free kicks with decent timing. (conf 0.35)
No dead-ball shooting role; not a free-kick or long-range taker. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Strong header of the ball in both boxes, a key trait of his game. (conf 0.5)
Physical, well-timed tackler who wins most direct duels. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Steps out aggressively when the line pushes up. (conf 0.4)
Reads passes well and breaks up attacks in front of goal. (conf 0.45)
Sound shape and marking; trusted in Celtic's title-winning side. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Generally calm under pressure, though he had spells of lost form at Celtic. (conf 0.4)
Good when to step or hold; occasional lapses when under heavy pressure. (conf 0.4)
Consistent effort in and out of possession. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
Complete cruciate ligament rupture on 29 August 2026 means a long absence. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Aged 25, still room to grow, but the knee injury clouds the near term. (conf 0.4)
Former Celtic title winner and Polish international prospect at a top French club. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Maik Nawrocki is a Polish centre-back born in Bremen and developed at Werder Bremen. A 1.85m defender who is strong in the air and in duels, he built his senior career at Legia Warsaw, Celtic and, on loan, Hannover 96 before joining Lens in July 2026. He started Lens's first three league games of the season but suffered a complete cruciate ligament rupture in late August, so his first year in France is likely to be heavily interrupted. He has represented Poland at youth levels up to under-21.
Won two Scottish Premiership titles, the Scottish Cup and the League Cup with Celtic.
Suffered a complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture in a league match against Strasbourg on 29 August 2026.