Jaka Premrl
Country: Slovenia
Date of birth: 19/04/2008 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Slovenia
Height: 174cm
Youth career: NK Domžale, NK Maribor (since 2023)
Current club: NK Maribor
Squad number: —
Current national team: Slovenia U-17
Position: attacking midfielder, winger, second striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: 30.06.2026
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Eden Hazard/Dimitri Payet
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– technique
– ball control
– dribbling
– agility
– flair 
– creativity
– first touch
– passing
To improve:
– contact and aerial duels/physical development
– finishing and general efficiency in front of the goal
– 1vs1 defensive duels and positioning against the ball
Style of play:
– flamboyant winger
– a superb mix of a dribbler and a creator
– quick and agile with a fantastic body balance and changes of pace
– excellent technical capacity
– mobile and plays with natural flair, showcasing confidence, creativity, and intelligence, with above-average passing and playmaking abilities
– his agility, quick footwork, and close control allow him to operate in tight spaces with ease
– enjoys creative freedom to roam the wing, half-spaces, and central areas of the final third
– often cuts inside from the wing to shoot or link up with teammates
– likes to dribble
– often employs body feints and stepovers
– able to make a difference at any time thanks to his on-the-ball skills and vision
– good first touch, both when controlling the ball and making quick one-twos with teammates
– above-average crossing ability
– counter-attacking threat thanks to his speed and movement
Premrl creates a promising chance with a clever outside-of-the-foot through pass.
Premrl cuts inside, outmaneuvers his opponent with a series of feints, and fires a threatening shot on target.
Premrl beats his opponent with a quick feint and fires a powerful shot, but it hits the bar.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Left winger in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as of 8 January 2025):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Jaka Premrl joined NK Maribor’s youth academy from NK Domžale in 2023 and is widely regarded as one of Slovenia’s brightest teenage talents. A regular at the youth international level, he stands out as one of the most exciting prospects in the Slovenian U-17 team, alongside other promising youngsters like Tian Nai Koren, Žan Meško, Matevž Šimnovec, Nejc Viher, Denis Videnović, and Miha Matjašec.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8/10 
First team material in a top European league.
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