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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Less sharp over the first few yards given his height and age. (conf 0.5)
Decent long-stride speed for a tall defender. (conf 0.5)
Not especially agile; relies on strength and anticipation. (conf 0.45)
Plays a high number of minutes and holds up for the full match. (conf 0.5)
Control
Competent control but not a natural in tight spaces. (conf 0.45)
Not a dribbler; keeps the ball simple and moves it on quickly. (conf 0.4)
Uses his large frame to hold off strikers. (conf 0.5)
Adequate striking for clearances and simple passes. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Safe and short with passes from the back. (conf 0.45)
Sensible range but not a distributor from the back. (conf 0.45)
Crossing is not part of his role as a centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Plays the percentages rather than creating. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Dangerous at set pieces but not a natural finisher. (conf 0.45)
Few shots, mostly from headers on set pieces. (conf 0.4)
Gets into scoring areas on corners and free kicks. (conf 0.4)
Not a dead-ball taker; no direct free-kick threat. (conf 0.35)
Duels
At 1.93m, wins most headers in both boxes. (conf 0.6)
Strong, committed and rarely beaten in direct duels. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Does not press high; focuses on defending the box. (conf 0.4)
Blocks, clears and breaks up crosses well. (conf 0.5)
Experienced and well-organised, with good command of the box. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Showed composure at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. (conf 0.5)
Experienced, with generally sound defensive choices. (conf 0.5)
Consistent effort and a reliable presence. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
A heavy minutes load without a known major injury. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
At 33, he is unlikely to improve; value lies in experience. (conf 0.5)
Nigeria international and veteran Championship defender. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Semi Ajayi is a Nigerian international centre-back, born in England, standing 1.93m and known for his aerial strength and physical, no-nonsense defending. He began at Charlton and Arsenal's academy before spells at Cardiff City, Rotherham United and West Bromwich Albion. He joined Hull City on a free transfer in 2025 and helped the club to promotion in 2026. Ajayi has won more than fifty caps for Nigeria and was a key part of the side that reached the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Played every minute of Nigeria's matches at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they finished runners-up.
Won the League One play-offs with Rotherham United in 2018 and the Championship play-offs with Hull City in 2026.