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Brian Madjo

ENG England 17 years 193cm 100kg Right-footed Striker England U17
T1 Extensive
T2 Partial
T3 Video Graded
✅ Video Assessed UEFA Super Cup Record 1 Goal in 1 App €12.6M Value Aston Villa No. 39
FGA v3
4.3
VIDEO GRADED
FGA v3 Video: 4.3 —
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4.3
FGA v3 Video
1
Apps (Super Cup)
1
Goals
Video
T3 Status
17
Age
England U17
Caps
Premier League
League
Tactical Positioning Map
39 ST — PRIMARY Target man · Physical forward CF CAM
Tactical board · Primary: Striker · Target man · Physical forward

👤 Player Profile

Full Name: Brian Djomeni Madjo
Date of Birth: 12 January 2009 (age 17)
Place of Birth: Enfield, London, England
Nationality: England (also eligible for Luxembourg & Cameroon)
Height: 193 cm (6'4")
Weight: ~100 kg (15st 10lb)
Foot: Right
Position: Striker / Centre-Forward
Current Club: Aston Villa (signed January 2026)
Shirt Number: 39
Contract Expires: 30 June 2032
International: England U17 (9 caps, 4 goals)
Market Value: €12.6M

Playing Style: A physically imposing target man with exceptional aerial ability and strength. Comfortable with back to goal, brings others into play, and is a constant threat in the box. Compared to Romelu Lukaku for his physical profile and hold-up play. Still developing technically and tactically.

📊 T3 Video Assessment

✅ Video Assessment Completed on PSG vs Aston Villa (UEFA Super Cup, Aug 2026). 13 metrics logged across 6+ matches.

OBI Composite: 5.51
SII Composite: 5.62
FGA v3 Video Score: 4.33

Full breakdown in FGA Analytics tab.

🏅 Empire FGA Verdict

FGA v3 Video Score: 4.3. Physically dominant 17-year-old striker with elite aerial ability and strength. Scored on his competitive debut in the UEFA Super Cup, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the competition's history. Technical and decision-making metrics are still developing. High potential as a target man in a direct system.

Top Philosophy Fits
1
Ferguson · Target Man
7.8
2
Klopp · Pressing Striker
7.2
3
Bielsa · Intensity Striker
6.8
4
Sacchi · Poacher
6.6
5
Mourinho · Tactical CF
6.4

Tactical Archetype

"Physical Target Man — Raw Power" — A 17-year-old striker with a Premier League-ready frame (193cm, 100kg). Dominated PSG's centre-backs on his debut, using strength and aerial ability to create chances. Still developing in technical execution and decision-making.

Striker Right-footed Aston Villa No. 39 ENG Super Cup Record
◆ CLUB RECOMMENDATION
FGA v3 Video: 4.3. Exceptional physical profile for age. Dominated elite defenders in Super Cup debut. Technical metrics still developing. Best suited to a direct, physical system. Recommended for loan to Championship/European league for regular minutes.
Video Graded

Technical

SOA · Speed on Action 3.95
CRK · Creative Risk 4.90
DYN · Dynamism 3.00
DMA · Decision Making 2.50
Finishing · 1 goal 5.00
Heading · 193cm 7.50
Passing · Link-up 4.50
Ball Carries 4.50

Mental

CRS · Clutch Response 6.50
CLM · Calmness 1.00
MCS · Mental Competence 3.75
OMS · Transition 5.00
CHR · Character 3.20
Resilience 5.00
Concentration 4.00

Physical

SII_A · Explosive Accel 6.00
SII_T · Top-End Speed 5.40
SII_R · Recovery 5.33
Agility 3.50
Strength · 193cm / 100kg 9.00
Stamina 5.50
Aerial Ability 8.50

Tier 3 · Video Qualitative Scores

OBI — Off-Ball Intelligence
OBI_TRun Timing (35%)
5.75
OBI_SSpace Architecture (35%)
5.42
OBI_PPositional Anticipation (30%)
5.33
OBIComposite
5.51
SII — Sprint Intensity Index
SII_AExplosive Acceleration (40%)
6.00
SII_TTop-End Speed Relative (35%)
5.40
SII_RRecovery Sprint Frequency (25%)
5.33
SIIComposite
5.62
Remaining Video Metrics
DMADecision Making
2.50
CHRCharacter
3.20
MCSMental Competence
3.75
SOASpeed on Action
3.95
SPISpatial Performance
6.50
DYNDynamism
3.00
CRKCreative Risk
4.90

Tier 2 · Composite Intelligence

POI · Position Intelligence4.5 ✓
CPX · Composure4.2 ✓
MOB · Mobility4.8 ✓
GRI · Ghost Run Index3.8 ✓
AMS · Anticipatory Movement4.5 ✓
Tier 2 Status — Partial
Some Tier 2 scores are derived from T3-confirmed inputs. Full validation requires additional match footage.

FGA Weighting Breakdown

FGA v3 Video Score: 4.33
Confidence: ⚠️ Partial — 11/12 metrics meet threshold
Video Coverage: 6+ matches assessed
Last Updated: 2026-09-07
Performance Projection by League

📐 Methodology — LOG-Adjusted Projection

Every league in the Empire FGA system carries a LOG (Level of Game) tier. This tier reflects the quality of the competition — from World Cup Final (5.0) down to friendly matches (1.5–1.8).

Projected Goals = Current Goals × (Source LOG ÷ Target LOG)
Same minutes assumption · LOG values from Empire FGA LOG_Reference v2.0

Source: Ligue 1 — LOG 3.6 (UEFA rank #5, Ligue 1). Premier League — LOG 3.7.

Madjo's baseline: 0 goals in 5 Ligue 1 appearances (157 minutes) · 1 goal in 1 UEFA Super Cup appearance.

Projection assumes same number of appearances and similar role/usage. Actual performance varies by tactical fit, opposition, and player development.

League LOG Reference

Premier League / La Liga3.7
Bundesliga / Ligue 1 / Serie A3.6
Eredivisie / Championship2.8
Primeira Liga2.7
Belgian Pro League2.6
Swiss Super League2.5
Danish Superliga2.4

LOG-Adjusted FGA

LOG_Adjusted_FGA = Ultimate_FGA × (Source LOG ÷ Target LOG)

For Madjo, with an estimated Ultimate FGA of 4.3 in the Premier League (LOG 3.7):

Ligue 1 (3.6): 4.3 × (3.7 ÷ 3.6) = 4.4
Eredivisie (2.8): 4.3 × (3.7 ÷ 2.8) = 5.7
Championship (2.8): 4.3 × (3.7 ÷ 2.8) = 5.7

These LOG-adjusted FGA ratings reflect the expected performance level in each competition, adjusted for league strength.

Top 10 Philosophy Fits

Tactical Archetype

"Physical Target Man — Raw Power" — A 17-year-old striker with a Premier League-ready frame (193cm, 100kg). Dominated PSG's centre-backs on his debut, using strength and aerial ability to create chances. Still developing in technical execution and decision-making.

Striker Right-footed Aston Villa No. 39 ENG Super Cup Record
School Averages
6.8
Modern Masters
6.5
English School
5.5
German School
5.0
Italian School

Career Timeline

Born 12 January 2009
Born Brian Djomeni Madjo in Enfield, London, England.
Height: 193cm · Weight: ~100kg · Right-footed
–2020 · Marisca Mersch
Youth career began at Marisca Mersch in Luxembourg.
2020–2023 · Racing FC Union
Moved to Racing FC Union Luxembourg academy.
2023–2025 · FC Metz Academy
Joined FC Metz academy in France. Progressed through youth ranks.
2025–2026 · FC Metz (Senior)
Made professional debut in Ligue 1. 5 appearances, 157 minutes. Also played for Metz B in National 3 (2 goals).
January 2026 · Aston Villa Transfer
Signed for Aston Villa for ~£10M. Contract until 2032.
August 2026 · UEFA Super Cup Debut
RECORD BREAKER. Scored on competitive debut vs PSG, becoming youngest goalscorer in Super Cup history (17 years, 212 days).
International Career
Represented Luxembourg at youth and senior levels (3 caps). Switched to England U17 in 2025 (9 caps, 4 goals).

Career Statistics

SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsFGA
2025-26FC MetzLigue 150—
2025FC Metz BNational 322—
2026-27Aston VillaUEFA Super Cup114.3

Honours

HonourYear
★ Youngest goalscorer in UEFA Super Cup history2026
Medical & Physical Panel

Physical Profile

Age17 (born 12 Jan 2009)
Height193 cm (6'4")
Weight~100 kg (15st 10lb)
FootRight
PositionStriker
JerseyNo. 39
CitizenshipEngland / Luxembourg
National TeamEngland U17
Market Value€12.6M

Assessment Note

Video Assessment Complete
FGA v3 Video Score: 4.33. 13 metrics logged. OBI Composite: 5.51. SII Composite: 5.62. Video coverage: 6+ matches. Additional footage recommended for CLM, CRS, OMS.

✓ Positive Filters

  • Elite physical profile — 193cm, ~100kg at 17 years old
  • Dominated PSG's centre-backs — Marquinhos and Pacho struggled to contain him
  • Youngest goalscorer in UEFA Super Cup history — 17 years, 212 days
  • Aerial dominance — Won majority of aerial duels vs elite opposition
  • Strength — Holds off defenders, wins physical duels (8.0+ rating)
  • Goal threat — 6 shots vs PSG, 8 touches in opposition box
  • Premier League ready physique — Already built for senior football

◈ Caution Signals

  • Technical execution — Heading technique inconsistent; missed several chances vs PSG
  • Decision making — 2.50 rating; takes too long on the ball, chooses wrong options
  • Character concerns — Visible frustration with teammates; bad body language when things go wrong
  • Calmness under pressure — 1.00 rating; composure drops significantly in key moments
  • Agility and turning — Struggles to change direction quickly; heavy on the turn
  • Limited senior experience — Only 157 minutes of Ligue 1 football

✗ Critical Gaps

  • CLM (Calmness) — Only 1 distinct match observed; needs additional footage
  • CRS (Clutch Response) — Only 2 distinct matches observed; needs additional footage
  • OMS (Transition) — Only 2 distinct matches observed; needs additional footage
  • Long-term consistency — Only 6+ matches assessed; needs 10+ for full profile

◆ Empire FGA Verdict

FGA v3 Video Score: 4.3 — PHYSICAL PROJECT, TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDED. Brian Madjo is a 17-year-old striker with an exceptional physical profile (193cm, 100kg). He dominated PSG's elite centre-back pairing on his competitive debut and scored the youngest goal in UEFA Super Cup history. However, technical execution, decision-making, and composure under pressure remain significant development areas. His ceiling is high as a target man in a direct system, but he requires patience and consistent minutes to refine his all-round game. Recommended for a loan to the Championship or a European league for regular first-team football.

🎬 Match Videos (Dropbox)

Key Statistics — UEFA Super Cup vs PSG

Goals

1 — Goal on debut
6 — Total shots
1 — Shots on target
1 — Goal

Possession

8 — Touches in opposition box
2 — Chances created
72 — Minutes played
7.6 — FotMob rating

Physical

60% — Aerial duel success
40% — Overall duel success
6 — Duels won
3 — Fouls won