Empire FGA — Player Profile
Ajax (2025–26 Season)
Career overview
Empire FGA Rating
74
Tier: Emerging
Season: 2025–26
Pillar summary
Progressive Passing
76
Position Versatility
75
1v1 Defence
73
Composure
74
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2023 | KAA Gent Youth | - | - |
| 2023–2024 | Jong Gent / O18 | 12 | 1 |
| 2024– | Ajax | 18 | 2 |
International: Belgium youth appearances; left-footed profile with multi-role options.
Core attributes (Empire FGA)
Left-sided passing
77
Tactical IQ
75
Recovery
72
Legacy notes
High-upside academy product; early Ajax minutes show intelligence and adaptability; projection to regular first-team minutes if physical development continues.
Season performance — Last 5 matches (Empire FGA evaluations)
| Opponent | Date | Competition | Min | Empire FGA | Key contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 2025-09-30 | UCL | 67 | 7.0 | Composed on left; 4 progressive passes; 2 recoveries; pressured in final 15' |
| Breda | 2025-09-27 | Eredivisie | 22 | 6.8 | Impact sub; accurate progressive pass leading to chance; tidy defending |
| Zwolle | 2025-09-13 | Eredivisie | 18 | 6.6 | Late sub; helped close left channel; pass completion 88% |
| Heracles | 2025-08-24 | Eredivisie | 12 | 6.4 | Subbed on; stabilised left-back role; one progressive carry |
| Telstar (Friendly) | 2025-08-10 | Preseason | 70 | 7.1 | Full runout; one goal; several passing progressions; good minutes |
Match-level quick metrics
| Match | Quick metrics |
|---|---|
| Marseille | Passes 42; Progressive passes 4; Recoveries 2 |
| Breda | Pass acc 88%; Key pass 1; Progressive pass 1 |
| Zwolle | Touches 16; Pass acc 88% |
| Heracles | Progressive carry 1; Tackles 1 |
| Telstar | Goal 1; Pass acc 90%; Progressive passes 3 |
Scout takeaways
- Strengths: intelligent positioning, progressive passing and calmness on the ball for his age.
- Development: needs physical maturation and consistency over 90 minutes to become a regular starter.
- Recommendation: continue targeted strength and sprint training while maintaining rotation minutes; integrate into first-team rotations gradually.
Career milestones
Milestones placeholder: Gent youth product; Ajax signing 2024–25; second-youngest Europa/Europa qualifier debut; first senior minutes in 2025.
Advanced metrics (est)
Defensive
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tackles /90 (est) | 1.5 |
| Interceptions /90 (est) | 1.3 |
| Duels won % | 55% |
Progression & Passing
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Progressive passes /90 (est) | 2.2 |
| Pass completion | 87% |
| Progressive carries /90 | 0.9 |
Tactical philosophy mapping
Left-footed utility who can perform as a left-back in high-tempo systems and as a defensive mid in possession phases; suits teams that demand progressive short and medium-range passing from wide defensive roles.
Players comparison
Comparison placeholder: Mokio vs youth left-backs (progressive passing + versatiles)
Suggested comps: early-career Youri Regeer, left-footed multi-role defenders; adjust after seasonal minutes sample expands.
Visuals
Heatmap
Heatmap placeholder — left channel involvement
Radar
Radar placeholder — passing, positioning, recovery
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