Field Insider
1.6
Ratingi
12.9
Seasoni
1.5
Valuei

ratings updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameJayden Oswin Adams
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalitySouth Africa
Age25
Date of birth5 May 2001
BirthplaceCape Town
Height175 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubMamelodi Sundowns
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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22
Appearances
1
Goals
0
Assists
1422
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Mamelodi Sundowns.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Premier Soccer League221014226.92
CAF Champions League9106996.85
8 Cup8016437.19

Scout report

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

J. Adams is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Mamelodi Sundowns, rated 23.3 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (52.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.91 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Adams.

On the season, Adams graded 16 for current form (age-blind), on 1 goal, 0 assists and 2.911 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Adams, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 23. At 25 Adams is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.5 reflects that trajectory.

23.3
Ratingi
below regular-starter level
15.7
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
52.7%
Minutes
rotation minutes
2.91
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Mamelodi Sundowns finished 2nd of 16 · a title-challenging side

22
Apps
2.91
Def. / 90
32
Tackles
12
Interceptions
7
Clean sheets

2.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 22 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 52.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 23.3 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1
Shots on target3
Shots10

Passing

Assists0
Pass accuracy89%

Possession

Successful dribbles7
Dribble success63.6%
Fouls won18

Defending

Tackles32
Interceptions12
Blocks2
Fouls committed30

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4
Red cards1

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.