Jaden Philogene: Profile, playing style, scouting report
Philogene is on the radar of many top European clubs.
Over the past few days, there has been a lot of conjecture surrounding the 22-year-old English winger, with many speculating that he was about to sign with the Spanish powerhouse. In quest of a new left-winger, the Blaugrana saw him as a possible target.
Despite Jaden Philogene’s obvious talent and strong performances, the club still saw Nico Williams of Athletic Club as their top objective, so Philogene was more of a backup option. Although FC Barcelona are his ideal club, Jaden Philogene has stated that the offers from the Premier League were more tangible and in line with his professional objectives.
Who is Jaden Philogene?
English professional football player Jaden Richard Philogene-Bidace was born on February 8, 2002, and now plays as a winger for Hull City in the EFL Championship. A graduate of the Aston Villa Academy, he has played youth international football for England and is presently a part of the under-21 team.
He was born in Hammersmith, Greater London. He was a standout football player at Uxbridge High School, which he attended.
Earlier playing experience
In January 2018, Jaden Philogene joined the Aston Villa academy from the Pro: Direct Academy in London. Before deciding to join Villa, he apparently went on trial to many English Football League teams, including Brentford.
Philogene signed a one-year loan with Stoke City, a Championship team, on January 21, 2022, with a deadline of December 21, 2022. The next day, in a 3-2 loss at home against Fulham, Jaden Philogene earned his Championship bow as a late substitution. On February 8, 2022, Philogene made 11 appearances for Stoke City and scored one goal in a 3-0 victory over Swansea City.
Playing style
The cunning winger is adept at both setting up and contributing to goals. We can’t say enough good things about him. He can absolutely crush defenders from either side of the pitch. Even more, he has a wide range of talents in his toolbox that allows him to counter defenders from all sides.
Jaden Philogene can put any opponent to sleep with his incredible ball abilities with both his left and right foot. He also possesses a strong shooting. A mixtape monster, Philogene-Bidace possesses remarkable quickness, deft footwork, and a fondness for nutmegs. He breaks other ankles as he glides over the pitch and accelerates for the goal.
Similar type of player
Jaden Philogene reminds us of a certain South Korean forward. He plays in the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur and goes by the name of Son Heung-min. With Philogene’s desire to play in the English first tier, chances are, he could end up in the same league as the tricky Spurs winger. Obviously, this is too early to say, but the potential is there in the 22-year-old lad.
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