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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate recovery burst for a centre-back, not a pace-based defender. (conf 0.55)
Decent straight-line speed to cover the space behind a high line. (conf 0.5)
Moves tidily for a centre-back but is not especially nimble in tight spaces. (conf 0.5)
Played over 130 games for Southampton, many in a demanding Championship season. (conf 0.5)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure, as expected of a City academy product. (conf 0.5)
Carries the ball out of defence when asked but is not a dribbler. (conf 0.45)
Uses his body well to hold off forwards when receiving with his back to goal. (conf 0.5)
Clean enough striker of the ball, but long-range shooting is not a feature. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Reliable in short build-up passing, trained in a possession-based academy. (conf 0.55)
Can switch play and break lines from deep with reasonable accuracy. (conf 0.5)
Rarely a crossing source from the back line. (conf 0.4)
Reads build-up options sensibly but is not a creative passer. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece goals, but finishing is not a strength. (conf 0.45)
Shoots rarely and mostly in the box from dead balls. (conf 0.4)
Attacks corners and free kicks sensibly, otherwise stays in defensive positions. (conf 0.4)
Not a dead-ball taker, with set-piece goals coming from headers. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Wins his share of aerial duels and attacks set pieces at both ends. (conf 0.5)
Defends front-foot and wins most of his ground duels in a high-intensity league. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Steps out to engage forwards and follows the team press when required. (conf 0.45)
Reads the game well enough to intercept and tackle at a Premier League level. (conf 0.5)
Positional discipline held up through Southampton's Premier League season. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Calm in possession and in decisive moments, such as scoring on his England debut. (conf 0.5)
Makes sound choices from the back and rarely forces risky passes. (conf 0.5)
Consistent effort across a long campaign, with recovery runs and duels. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No major injury issues documented in his recent senior seasons. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Still 24 with a strong upward curve and a move to a Europa League winner. (conf 0.45)
England international and Under-21 champion, now at a Champions League club. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Taylor Harwood-Bellis is an English centre-back who joined Aston Villa from Southampton on 1 September 2026. A Manchester City academy product, he spent his early career on loan at Blackburn, Anderlecht, Stoke, Burnley and Southampton before signing permanently for the Saints in 2024. He profiles as a composed defender who is comfortable in possession and wins his duels front-foot. He has one senior England cap and won the 2023 European Under-21 Championship.
Won the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with England.
Scored on his senior England debut against the Republic of Ireland in November 2024.
Started the 2024 Championship play-off final win that took Southampton into the Premier League.