Jaden Umeh
Country: Ireland/Nigeria
Date of birth: 18/03/2008 (15 years old)
Place of birth: Ireland
Height: —
Youth career: Cork City
Current club: Cork City
Squad number: 43
Current national team: Ireland U-17
Position: winger, centre-forward
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Rafael Leão/Marcus Thuram
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– dribbling
– ball control
– physicality
– finishing 
– off-the-ball movement
– heading
–bravery
To improve:
– extensive passing skills and consistency of his decision-making in the final third
– operating in tight spaces
Style of play:
– inside forward/modern target man
– tall player (should reach around 190cm) with a very good body mass ratio, who can become a real physical phenomenon in the coming years
– powerful player with electric pace and acceleration
– good agility and coordination for a player of his size
– likes to play a direct style by running straight at defenders with pace
– likes to make effective off-the-ball/shoulder runs to beat the defensive line
– very skillful at beating his markers and evading pressure
– spectacular player who’s able to make the difference at any time thanks to his verticality and physical attributes
– great sense of positioning while receiving through balls
– good ball control at top speed
– counter-attacking weapon thanks to his pace and movement
– strong in the air/indirect set piece threat
– extremely strong player, who knows how to use his body to gain advantage in duels
– operates quite comfortably with his weaker left foot
– shows some good signs of activity and tenacity in pressing
Umeh cuts inside from the left wing, beats his opponent with ease, and scores with a powerful finish.
Umeh makes a dynamic counter-attacking run, enters the penalty area, and scores with a good finish.
Umeh attacks from the right wing, loses his opponent with a quick feint, but his weaker foot shot is saved.
Heatmap by Wyscout:
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 for 30 January 2024):
League of Ireland First Division 2023: 1 game/0 goals (Cork City)
Description:
Jaden Umeh is considered to be one of the most talented U17s in Ireland. His older brother Franco Umeh-Chibueze is also a very talented footballer currently playing in Crystal Palace academy. Jaden is a product of the Cork City youth system. He made his professional debut on 3 November 2023 against Bohemians – at the age of 15 years and 230 days, he became the youngest ever player to feature in a league game for Cork City. He is also a regular youth international for Ireland – he started at the U-15 level and now he is the youngest member of the U-17 setup, a very interesting team with many exciting talents such as Mason Melia, Ike Orazi, and Matthew Moore.
Quotes:
“He’s only 15 but it’s great to see him running at defenders. To see that speed and directness, going one v one against opponents, was brilliant.”
(Richie Holland – Cork City coach after Jaden Umeh’s professional debut)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
First team material in a top European league.
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