Jan Bednarek

Defender #5
Age 30 years
Nationality Poland
Market Value €11.0M

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 Bednarek
Defender
Relentless motor for FC Porto

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 16 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 52 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 69 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 26 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 16
Shooting 5
Defense 52
Workrate 69
Passing 26
Key Strength 69 Workrate
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

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 MHP Arena
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 Stadion Mesta Plzne
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 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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