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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over short distances to close down passing lanes and win the ball back. (conf 0.75)
Not a burner but has enough recovery pace to cover ground defensively. (conf 0.65)
Nimble in tight duels, able to twist away from pressure in midfield. (conf 0.72)
Relentless engine covering ground box-to-box across 90 minutes. (conf 0.88)
Control
Tidy under pressure though not the smoothest first touch in tight areas. (conf 0.65)
Functional carrier rather than a progressive dribbler through traffic. (conf 0.6)
Strong frame and low center of gravity let him screen the ball well. (conf 0.7)
Limited long-range threat, prioritizes safe, efficient strikes of the ball. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Reliable in recycling possession and connecting defense to midfield. (conf 0.72)
Capable of switching play though not a primary distributor of long balls. (conf 0.6)
Rarely delivers crosses given his deep-lying defensive midfield role. (conf 0.5)
Reads the game well enough to find simple progressive passes forward. (conf 0.62)
Chance threat
Almost never gets into scoring positions as a destroyer-type midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Rarely shoots, sensibly deferring to attacking teammates in the final third. (conf 0.5)
Positions himself smartly to offer an outlet when teammates are pressured. (conf 0.6)
Not a set-piece taker in any of his club or international sides. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Competes bravely in the air despite lacking elite height for a midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Excellent tackler renowned for winning duels with impeccable timing. (conf 0.85)
Defense
Signature trait; hunts the ball relentlessly and triggers team pressing traps. (conf 0.88)
Elite ball-winner who disrupts opposition rhythm through midfield with regularity. (conf 0.85)
Disciplined screening of the back line as a true defensive midfield anchor. (conf 0.78)
Mental
Generally calm in possession though has had rustier spells amid injury layoffs. (conf 0.68)
Smart, low-risk choices that prioritize team defensive shape over flair. (conf 0.68)
Tirelessworker whose effort level anchors midfield units defensively. (conf 0.88)
Resilience
History of hamstring and knee issues, including a serious knee injury layoff. (conf 0.6)
Outlook
Entering prime years but recurring injuries temper further upside at 27. (conf 0.6)
USMNT captain and well-known holding midfielder from his RB Leipzig and Leeds spells. (conf 0.75)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Tyler Adams is a combative defensive midfielder now with Bournemouth in the Premier League, known for his relentless pressing, tenacious tackling and leadership as United States captain. Undersized for the position but powered by elite stamina and duel-winning ability, he screens the back line and disrupts opposition build-up better than most in his role. His career has been shadowed by injury setbacks, including hamstring and knee issues that have interrupted stretches at Leeds United and with the national team, but his engine and competitiveness remain a defining trait whenever fit.
Captained the United States at the 2022 World Cup.
Rose through the New York Red Bulls academy before moving to RB Leipzig in the Red Bull footballing network.
Signed for Bournemouth after a spell at Leeds United that was hampered by injuries.