Jhon Jáder Durán, centre forward born in Medellín (Colombia) on 13 December 2003, has had a great breakthrough in his first season in Europe.
Despite not being an absolute starter at Aston Villa, his physical and technical conditions let us anticipate a huge potential for the Colombian striker. At just 20 years of age, Durán has played more than 900 minutes last season, playing games in both the Premier League and Conference League, scoring a total of 7 goals.
Formed in the youth team of Envigado FC, he is characterised as a player with a very dominant physique (185 cm), which makes him a very adaptable player to the needs of modern football. His long stride, power and effectiveness in the individual duel make him a highly rated profile at the moment.
After his time at Chicago Fire, who signed him in the winter market of 2022, where he managed to score 8 goals in 28 games in the MLS, Aston Villa signed him in January 2023, just one year later, a club with which, despite his young age and the great competence up front, he has already played an amount of 33 games this season.
Technically, we are talking about a player with a great shot with his left foot, highlighting his great ability to get shots to goal in very little space and time, even being marked.
Tactically, he probably has the most room for improvement, as his impulsiveness and aggressiveness mean that his pressing is sometimes inefficient, as well as his movements off the ball.
Physically, however, he is an absolute prodigy. His strength, speed and power, both in tight and open spaces, explains that Durán is currently considered as one of the greatest forward projects.
Finally, the mental side of the player is characterised by a great personality with ball, cheek and energy. However, determination, leadership, composure and his decision making are some of the aspects the player will need to work on to continue the progression and future that his conditions foresee.
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Despite not being an absolute starter at Aston Villa, his physical and technical conditions let us anticipate a huge potential for the Colombian striker. At just 20 years of age, Durán has played more than 900 minutes last season, playing games in both the Premier League and Conference League, scoring a total of 7 goals.
Formed in the youth team of Envigado FC, he is characterised as a player with a very dominant physique (185 cm), which makes him a very adaptable player to the needs of modern football. His long stride, power and effectiveness in the individual duel make him a highly rated profile at the moment.
After his time at Chicago Fire, who signed him in the winter market of 2022, where he managed to score 8 goals in 28 games in the MLS, Aston Villa signed him in January 2023, just one year later, a club with which, despite his young age and the great competence up front, he has already played an amount of 33 games this season.
Technically, we are talking about a player with a great shot with his left foot, highlighting his great ability to get shots to goal in very little space and time, even being marked.
Tactically, he probably has the most room for improvement, as his impulsiveness and aggressiveness mean that his pressing is sometimes inefficient, as well as his movements off the ball.
Physically, however, he is an absolute prodigy. His strength, speed and power, both in tight and open spaces, explains that Durán is currently considered as one of the greatest forward projects.
Finally, the mental side of the player is characterised by a great personality with ball, cheek and energy. However, determination, leadership, composure and his decision making are some of the aspects the player will need to work on to continue the progression and future that his conditions foresee.
Click here to see full scouting report.