Jorrel Hato Scouting Report: The Teenage Sensation From Ajax Catching Premier League Attention

Domagoj Kostanjšak - Total Football Analyst

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Who Is Jorrel Hato?

Finding new talent at Ajax used to be a given; the Dutch titan’s footballing academy has been among the most prominent places for the next big things in the sport for years. 

However, even the top franchises experience bad times. 

Ajax was no different and even De Godenzonen were not spared. 

But football often works in cycles; if you were once on top, you’ll likely get there again eventually.

For all their ups and downs, Ajax still have talent production nailed down. 

The proof is Jorrel Hato, the 18-year-old prodigy climbing the ranks of Dutch football and already attracting Premier League giants such as Arsenal. 

So, who exactly is Jorrel Hato, and how good is he?

This tactical analysis will give you a full scout report on Hato and use data analysis to provide you with his in-depth player profile with strengths and weaknesses, describing how he complements Ajax’s tactics.

Jorrel Hato Style Of Play

Jorrel Hato is an 18-year-old Dutch centre-back currently playing for Ajax in the Eredivisie. 

Standing at 183cm and weighing 76kg, the young defender has a stocky build with an excellent duelling frame, albeit one that he is still very much growing into. 

He’s a left-footer and is also mostly deployed on the left side of the pitch, either slotting in as the left centre-back or even a left-back at times.