Kaden Braithwaite
Country: England/Jamaica
Date of birth: 08/02/2008 (16 years old)
Place of birth: England
Height: —
Youth career: Manchester City
Current club: Manchester City
Squad number: —
Current national team: England U-17
Position: central defender, left-back, defensive midfielder
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: UEFA Youth League 2024/2025 (2/0)
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Nathan Aké/Riccardo Calafiori
Strengths:
– passing 
– technique
– composure
– football IQ
– anticipation
– positioning 
– first touch
– versatility
To improve:
– acceleration over the first few meters, as well as his ability in contact and aerial duels, are areas that will surely improve with continued physical growth and development
– needs to develop more aggression and tenacity in 1v1 duels
Style of play:
– ball-playing centre-back
– an interesting option to play as a playmaking full-back
– excellent athletic prowess for a player of his age/should develop very well physically in the coming years
– can operate as a left-footed centre-back in a three-man defensive line, a left-back, or even as a defensive midfielder due to his excellent ball skills
– tactically astute and technically capable of playing in various tactical systems
– perfect for a possession-based system
– able to play in a high-line
– composed and elegant in the build-up process, with a natural willingness to receive the ball and play out from the back
– great retention skills under pressure/highly press-resistant
– shows great confidence in possession, displaying superb technical ability with an excellent range of passing over both short and long distances
– cultured passer with a knack for breaking defensive lines through intricate vertical balls, as well as effectively spreading play with precise long-range diagonals
– likes to maraud forward with the ball at his feet and assess options on the move
– makes many important interceptions due to his strong sense of anticipation and excellent ability to read the game
– operates quite comfortably with his weaker right foot
Braithwaite marauds forward with the ball at his feet and plays a superb line-breaking pass.
Braithwaite stays calm under pressure and orchestrates the play from the back with his superb passing skills.
Braithwaite reads the game well and intercepts a dangerous pass.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Central defender in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as of 10 October 2024):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Kaden Braithwaite is a standout prospect from Manchester City’s renowned youth system, having joined at the under-9 level. In September 2024, he made his senior debut at just 16 years and 229 days, becoming the club’s third-youngest player ever, during a 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Watford. A regular for England’s youth teams, Braithwaite is also a key figure in a talented 2008-born generation that includes the likes of Stephen Mfuni, Igor Tyjon, Finlay Gorman, Harry Howell, Ryan McAidoo, Bendito Mantato, Rio Ngumoha, Chinaza Nwosu, Wesley Okoduwa, Reigan Heskey, Freddie Simmonds, and Harry Gray.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9,5/10 
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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