Jackson Bowman
Jackson Bowman
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Guilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
A left-footed center back, Bowman is one of four solid options the Dynamo have in central defense. His defensive game is built around his ability to read and anticipate plays, which allows him to constantly intercept passes and block shots, but he also holds his own in physical duels. Bowman is particularly good in the air, appearing in the right spot to clear crosses with his head and frequently scoring on offense after corner kicks and free kicks. The defender has good quality in his left foot and actively takes part in the team’s buildup, moving the ball confidently and efficiently out of the back.
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Read EvaluationGuilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
Bowman came in during the halftime break and helped the Dynamo produce a clean sheet with a solid performance in the backline. The left-sided center back was very good at reading plays and was very effective at intercepting long passes and clearing balls with his head. Bowman also made some key stops around the penalty box, timing his tackles well and remaining calm under pressure. He was very involved in the team’s buildup and was very efficient with his distribution, moving the ball intelligently and avoiding turnovers.
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Read EvaluationGuilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
One of the many talented center backs to be a part of the Dynamo squad in this age group, Bowman possibly has the highest ceiling of all of them. Combining great physicality and superior technical skills, he can play hard when needed, but thrives at reading opponents and anticipating plays, finding ways to intercept passes and gain control of the ball after heavy touches. He’s very strong in the air, being also a threat in attacking set pieces, and uses this ability to dominate the penalty box, but can also defend in space or out wide with tremendous efficiency too. A lefty, Bowman, who can play as an outside back if needed, has great accuracy with his passes and does a good job of starting the team’s buildup.
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Read EvaluationGuilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
Bowman was recently with the U15 USYNT, having even scored a goal in one of the two friendlies against Mexico. A left-footed center back, he plays up the Dynamo’s U16 team and has earned himself a starting spot through the season, pairing with
Dami Samuel
Dami
Samuel
5'10" | D
State
#96
Nation
TX
in central defense. Bowman is a complete defender, who can be dominant in the air, also serving as a weapon in attacking set pieces, reads time and space very well and does an excellent job when defending in transition. He also has an excellent passing range and has been getting more and more comfortable at connecting long passes out of the back.
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