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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive over the first few yards, a defining part of his game. (conf 0.6)
Among the quickest wide players in La Liga over distance. (conf 0.6)
Sharp changes of direction on the flank at speed. (conf 0.55)
Covers the whole right flank in a wing-back or wide-midfield role. (conf 0.55)
Control
Controls well on the move, less polished in tight spaces. (conf 0.5)
Direct runner who beats defenders with pace and strength. (conf 0.55)
Strong frame helps him hold off pressure on the touchline. (conf 0.45)
Powerful striker, though the end product is inconsistent. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Competent in short passes but a runner first. (conf 0.5)
Seldom involved in long passes from wide areas. (conf 0.45)
Delivers dangerous crosses and cutbacks from the byline. (conf 0.55)
Spots runners for the cutback, not a playmaker. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Scores in bursts rather than steadily, more creator than finisher. (conf 0.5)
Likes to cut in and shoot, with mixed shot quality. (conf 0.45)
Runs in behind and attacks the back post well. (conf 0.5)
No known set-piece or long-range reputation. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Not tall, so aerial duels are rarely his strength. (conf 0.4)
Strong and physically capable in one-on-one battles. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Presses from the flank with plenty of energy. (conf 0.5)
Contributes steals, tracks back, not a pure ball-winner. (conf 0.45)
Often a wide midfielder who needs to cover the full-back. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm enough in the final third after years of top-level football. (conf 0.5)
Usually picks direct options, sometimes forces the play. (conf 0.5)
Tireless worker who covers wide areas in both phases. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Suffered a serious leg fracture in 2024, interrupting his career. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Peak-age winger, a final stage of development at 27. (conf 0.5)
Canada's biggest export, with Inter and Club Brugge on his CV. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Tajon Buchanan is a Canadian right-sided midfielder who also plays on the left or at right-back, defined by pace, directness and relentless running. Born in Brampton, he moved from MLS side New England Revolution to Club Brugge in 2021 and then to Inter Milan in 2024, where he became the first Canadian in Serie A. He joined Villarreal in 2025, first on loan and then permanently. He is a long-standing Canada international and played at the 2022 World Cup.
Became the first Canadian to play in Serie A when he joined Inter Milan in 2024.
Suffered a serious leg fracture on international duty with Canada in 2024.
Played for Canada at the 2022 World Cup.