Jamie Brynoe Gittens – Player Scouting Report

A deep dive on Gittens’ profile and how he’s taken European football by a stroll playing at Borussia Dortmund

Career Overview:

Having joined Dortmund’s youth setup in 2022 after brief spells at Chelsea, Manchester City and Reading academies – Jamie Brynoe Gittens has taken European football with a storm from being an impact sub to a starter at the German side

After being snatched by Europe’s most promising school of wonderkid creations, Gittens has managed to gatecrash the first team in style. From a promising academy prospect to a starter for one of the most historic clubs

Jamie Brynoe Gittens is a direct two way dribbler that brings his electric nature into the teams needs. The exclusive traits of pace + technical ability + relentless work ethic has fueled his undesirable winner characteristics

The crux of Jamie Brynoe Gittens’ playstyle is the flair that he operates with > crusades through defences like a dancer tip toeing indulging in 1v1 situations. His commitment from wider areas brings in an added threat for a team to rely on his brilliance

Firstly, let’s look at his player profile:
Age: 20
Club: Borussia Dortmund
Position: LW
Foot: Right
Nationality: English
Value: €34M
Height: 5’10
Avg SofaScore rating: 6.96

Strengths: Dribbling, Ball Carrying, Pace, Agility, Weak Foot usage
Weaknesses: Casual in attacking patterns, Getting dispossessed

Role at Borussia Dortmund:

Jamie Brynoe Gittens slots into the wider positions as a winger from the left for Borussia Dortmund’s 4-2-3-1 setup. He embodies the archetype of an explosive yet dynamic winger – operating from the touchline thriving with his dribbling + quick feet + dribbling to beat attackers and shoot

Gittens is also well equipped to find his teammates through linking up play from the touchline or dropping central. Receive > drive forwards or attract defenders > play well drilled crosses to create goal scoring opportunities. Very effective in pressing too

Playstyle – In Possession

As an archetype dribbler, Gittens is quite tricky to defend against. You can’t afford to give him the space but if you play tight to him, he’ll use his stature + pace to his benefits and get past defenders

Gittens is a menace when it comes to defending against – his agile body helps him shift his hips in unnatural positions which makes it easy for him to move past. Boasts his footwork with the use of multiple stepovers, feints and body rolls to effectively brush past players

Since last season he’s looked to work on his finishing – lesser shots but gotten more efficient with them. Shooting from advantageous positions + understanding when to pass/hold the ball/take a shot + eventually over performing xG. 84% accuracy > 70% accuracy

Brynoe Gitten’s speculations in being the outlet for the Dortmund side has now seen him become well rounded to adapt as a team player. Creating chances by linking play + stretching defences on the LHS has reduced his frequency of shooting but boosted his effectiveness

Weak foot crossing and passing in general has majorly improved. His overall directness and timeliness in movements translate onto his passing where he doesn’t really delay but is accurate with his ideas in dissecting defences.

In situations when he is doubled up usually on the touchline he uses the in/out technique to engage both but deceptively move away from the two and create spaces for himself moving central. Often takes the defenders out of the equation and keeps them grounded by committing

His explosive nature makes him a space eater with his elite ball carrying ability. Brilliant first touch/control + the close control and quickness in an action makes him a special talent in navigating through zones that are often not easy to bypass. 6.16 progressive carries per90

Not the best close control in terms of keeping the proximity of the ball in a safer region but he’s got wonderful manipulation in situations that might look like he’d get tackled off – body/ball connection very good. Likes making late runs into the box

Playstyle – Out of Possession:

High energy approach can make his pressing intensity make him a well rounded defensive contributor of the ball. Whilst initiating a press, he’ll use the most of his agility + pace to close down passing lanes and pressurise opponents from the time the opposition holds possession

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Doesn’t mind a physical tussle whilst muscling for the ball from the first phase as a press magnet. Doesn’t go to ground too often either which speaks of his ability to use his body perfectly – again complimenting his physicality

Jamie’s proactiveness in pressing makes him read counter situations well after dropping deep in helping out the defence. Jamie’s pace is suited on transitions and makes more sense for him to utilise the space from such situations
7.88 duels won per90
67% duels won per90 – leading in the top 9%

Areas to improve:

Gittens’ over reliance on his tenacity in dribbling and the usage of pace can see him get dispossessed quite often when he overdoes simple moves. He also has periods of spells in matches where he isn’t involved

Conclusion:

The sudden surge has still kept him grounded, growing from a raw player to a more polished and technically intelligent player. Living up to the expectations being set as a vivid learner at a tender age under Dortmund’s youthful side, promising to become an exciting talent

Gittens being the latest English outfit following the footsteps of Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho who had similar pathways of their careers at Signal Iduna Park, has looked to become a reliable and impactful player that can take the game all by himself

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