Warren Zaire-Emery

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League: Ligue 1Team: Paris Saint-GermainNationality: France
Positions:DMCMAge: ~20

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€26.4m€104.7m
Confidence: 69%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 76 / 100·Confidence 69%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration82

Explosive first few steps let him break defensive lines when carrying forward. (conf 0.85)

Top speed75

Quick over distance but not an outlier sprinter for his position. (conf 0.7)

Agility83

Sharp change of direction helps him escape pressure in tight midfield areas. (conf 0.8)

Stamina85

Covers huge ground box-to-box across 90 minutes at PSG's intensity. (conf 0.8)

Control

First touch80

Clean control under pressure typical of a PSG academy-trained midfielder. (conf 0.75)

Dribbling78

Comfortable driving through midfield lines with the ball at his feet. (conf 0.75)

Ball shielding74

Uses a low centre of gravity to protect the ball but still developing physical strength. (conf 0.65)

Ball striking70

Capable of hit-and-hope efforts from range without being a specialist striker of the ball. (conf 0.6)

Distribution

Short passing83

Tidy, secure distribution that keeps PSG's tempo moving through midfield. (conf 0.8)

Long passing75

Can switch play but this is not yet his standout attribute. (conf 0.65)

Crossing55

Rarely delivers crosses given his central midfield role. (conf 0.5)

Vision78

Reads passing lanes well for a player still in his early twenties. (conf 0.7)

Chance threat

Finishing66

Occasional midfield goals but not a primary goal threat. (conf 0.6)

Shot selection68

Generally sensible about when to shoot rather than force efforts. (conf 0.55)

Off-ball movement76

Times late runs into the box reasonably well from deep midfield. (conf 0.65)

Set-piece shot55

Not established as a regular PSG set-piece taker. (conf 0.45)

Duels

Aerial62

Competes but lacks the frame to dominate aerial duels consistently. (conf 0.55)

Ground duels78

Tenacious in tackles and duels relative to his slim build. (conf 0.7)

Defense

Pressing intensity85

Relentless pressing trigger that fits PSG's high-intensity system under Luis Enrique. (conf 0.8)

Defensive disruption80

Active interceptor who breaks up opposition attacks in central areas. (conf 0.75)

Defensive positioning77

Solid discipline as a double pivot midfielder, still refining spatial awareness. (conf 0.7)

Mental

Composure80

Remarkably calm on the ball for his age given regular Champions League exposure. (conf 0.75)

Decision making77

Generally makes the right choice under pressure though occasional lapses remain. (conf 0.7)

Work rate88

Tireless engine that anchors PSG's midfield transitions in both directions. (conf 0.85)

Resilience

Injury reliability60

Has picked up several muscular and other injuries limiting run of games. (conf 0.55)

Outlook

Potential90

Still a teenager-turned-early-twenties talent with a France captaincy-track trajectory. (conf 0.8)

Reputation80

Established senior France international and key PSG academy graduate widely tracked in scouting circles. (conf 0.8)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Warren Zaire-Emery is a dynamic French box-to-box midfielder who broke into PSG's first team as a teenager and quickly became a fixture of the club's midfield engine room. Comfortable as a deep-lying pivot or further forward, he combines tireless pressing, sharp acceleration, and composed passing to dictate tempo and break up opposition play. A PSG academy product and full France international, he remains one of Europe's most closely watched young central midfielders as he continues developing physically and tactically.

Became PSG's youngest-ever Champions League player when he debuted as a teenager.

Product of PSG's own academy who rose through the ranks to captain age-group sides for France.

Established himself as a regular starter in PSG's midfield during their 2024-25 Champions League-winning campaign.

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