Wilguens Paugain

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League: Jupiler Pro LeagueTeam: SV Zulte WaregemNationality: HaitiBelgium
Positions:CBAge: ~25

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.1m – €0.7m
Confidence: 31%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 55 / 100·Confidence 31%

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

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration62

Quick over the ground, which suits his role as a defending wide player. (conf 0.35)

Top speed63

Recovery pace and runs down the flank are a feature of his game. (conf 0.3)

Agility60

Turns well as a full-back in one-on-one situations. (conf 0.3)

Stamina64

Covers the right flank for a full 90 minutes as a wing-back. (conf 0.35)

Control

First touch54

Competent first touch under pressure from the touchline. (conf 0.3)

Dribbling50

Occasional carries forward from full-back rather than a dribbler. (conf 0.3)

Ball shielding52

Uses his body adequately to protect the ball near the touchline. (conf 0.3)

Ball striking48

Plain striking technique; one goal in the 2025-26 Pro League season. (conf 0.3)

Distribution

Short passing56

Safe short passing to build up from the right side. (conf 0.3)

Long passing50

Average range for switching play from the back. (conf 0.3)

Crossing52

Supplies crosses from the right, but is not a primary threat. (conf 0.3)

Vision48

Defender-first outlook; creativity limited. (conf 0.25)

Chance threat

Finishing34

Very little attacking output across 92 career club appearances. (conf 0.3)

Shot selection38

Rarely shoots, so decision quality is difficult to assess. (conf 0.25)

Off-ball movement45

Overlapping runs are present but not a defining trait. (conf 0.25)

Set-piece shot35

No known dead-ball or long-range reputation. (conf 0.25)

Duels

Aerial52

Adequate in the air; more comfortable at wing-back than as a pure centre-back. (conf 0.3)

Ground duels60

Duels are a core of his work as a defender and he wins his share. (conf 0.35)

Defense

Pressing intensity58

Active in pushing up the flank in a promoted side. (conf 0.3)

Defensive disruption58

Regularly makes tackles and interceptions on the right. (conf 0.3)

Defensive positioning56

Listed as a centre-back but used on the right; sound, not elite, positionally. (conf 0.35)

Mental

Composure54

Held down regular starts in a first Pro League season; no notable lapses found. (conf 0.3)

Decision making54

Sensible full-back choices; some inconsistency at a new level. (conf 0.3)

Work rate62

Consistent effort across a full promotion-to-top-flight season. (conf 0.35)

Resilience

Injury reliability62

About 25 games for Zulte in 2025-26; no major injury record found. (conf 0.3)

Outlook

Potential56

Aged 25, past most growth, but improving after a late rise. (conf 0.3)

Reputation40

Haiti international in the 2026 World Cup squad, adding exposure. (conf 0.4)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Wilguens Paugain is a Haitian defender born in Thomazeau in 2001, listed as a centre-back but used mainly as a right-back or wing-back. After spells with Nancy II, Akritas Chlorakas in Cyprus, FK Auda in Latvia and SKN St. Pölten in Austria, he joined SV Zulte Waregem in 2025 and played regularly in the promoted side. He is an international for Haiti and was part of their squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is a hard-working, athletic defender who is solid rather than outstanding.

Named in Haiti's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, announced on 15 May 2026.

Earned two caps for France at U18 level in 2018 before committing to Haiti and debuting for the senior side in 2025.

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