Jan Bednarek

Defender #5
Age 29 years
Nationality Poland
Market Value €11M

Career

No transfer history

Jan Bednarek is Porto's Silver-tier Engine. Arriving in Portugal after extensive spells in England with Southampton and Aston Villa, the Polish international is carving out a crucial role. Still searching for his first major career silverware, he is putting in the hard yards to change that narrative.

The data paints a picture of a player who simply refuses to stop running. Across his 10 appearances and 810 minutes of action, Bednarek has become an unexpected focal point for possession. Securing the MAGNET badge validates our verdict: the ball always finds him, and he sets the rhythm. While his overall baseline ability sits at a modest level, his form shows a player hitting top form at exactly the right time. A commanding Workrate rating tells the story of his season. He is covering every blade of grass, doing the heavy lifting that allows others to shine. He might not be registering goals or assists, but his relentless motor makes him a nightmare to play against.

The market is taking notice of these reliable shifts. His valuation is pushing toward the €11M mark with a rising trend. If he sustains this immense level of physical output and tactical discipline, his stock will only continue to climb in European circles.

Player Rating

Jan Kacper Bednarek
49
Rating
65
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 51
🎯 Clutch 43
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 51
Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Jan Kacper Bednarek is a above average MAGNET for FC Porto. Evidence: 76 Touches/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 15 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 46 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 59 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 26 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 15
Shooting 5
Defense 46
Workrate 59
Passing 26
Key Strength 59 Workrate
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Jan Kacper Bednarek this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 16, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-0 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 8' 3.0 0 0 47 City Ground
Apr 09, 2026 FC Porto 1-1 Nottingham Forest UEFA Europa League 93' 7.5 0 0 52 Estádio do Dragão
Mar 19, 2026 FC Porto 2-0 VfB Stuttgart UEFA Europa League 90' 7.2 0 0 64 -
Mar 12, 2026 VfB Stuttgart 1-2 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 90' 6.3 0 0 71 MHPArena
Jan 29, 2026 FC Porto 3-1 Rangers UEFA Europa League 90' 6.9 0 0 48 Estádio Do Dragão
Jan 22, 2026 Plzen 1-1 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 90' 6.3 0 0 67 Doosan Arena
Dec 11, 2025 FC Porto 2-1 Malmo FF UEFA Europa League 90' 7.2 0 0 46 Estádio Do Dragão
Nov 27, 2025 FC Porto 3-0 Nice UEFA Europa League 45' 7.0 0 0 43 Estádio Do Dragão
Nov 06, 2025 Utrecht 1-1 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 90' 7.0 0 0 53 Stadion Galgenwaard
Oct 23, 2025 Nottingham Forest 2-0 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 90' 6.9 0 0 41 City Ground
Oct 02, 2025 FC Porto 2-1 FK Crvena Zvezda UEFA Europa League 45' 6.3 0 0 65 Estádio Do Dragão
Sep 25, 2025 Red Bull Salzburg 0-1 FC Porto UEFA Europa League 90' 7.3 0 0 49 Red Bull Arena

Player Market Value

Track Jan Kacper Bednarek's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €11.0M
Peak Value €25.0M (Q1'21)
€25.0M €12.5M €0
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