Nya Jean-Baptiste
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Expert Analysis
Colleen Kennedy | Prep Soccer Scout
Nya Jean-Baptiste plays as a center back for Concorde Fire Platinum G09 and showcased to have a positive impact during this match. She is strong, tall, and communicates well within the team. Jean-Baptiste helps organize the back line and ensure marks are covered. She is strong into tackles and looks to connect her pass as soon as the ball is won.
With the ball, she has good passes and shows at good angles. She is aware of those around her and has good ideas with the ball at her feet. She is a threat in the box on attacking corners and does well to connect her passes. Overall, Nya Jean-Baptiste is a strong and consistent player for Concorde Fire Platinum G09. She does well defensively to handle her responsibilities but also makes a positive impact in possession as a defender.
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Read EvaluationJR Eskilson | Prep Soccer Scout
Jean-Baptiste has been one of the top players in our Georgia rankings since the debut of the list. She cracks the top three in this update and was in the conversation for the top spot. The Concorde Fire Platinum center back has been outstanding this season. She’s the most athletic center back in this class. She’s a ball hunter who might have a future in the defensive midfield. There are some areas for improvement for the Concorde Fire standout. She can be too reliant on her athleticism and let her defensive technique suffer. She also can be too focused on the ball and lose track of her mark. There are some moments when Jean-Baptiste pulls an unbelievable tackle or shuts down a ball over the top with her pace or just leaps over a forward to win an aerial duel. Those highlight reel plays show she has the goods to take on the challenges at the next level.
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Read EvaluationJR Eskilson | Prep Soccer Scout
Jean-Baptiste is a defender on the UFA 09 ECNL team. She plays as the right center back for her club team. She has been part of the US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. Jean-Baptiste has the potential to be the best player in this class. She’s an incredible athlete with limitless potential. She has the skill on the ball to dribble past players with ease. She is a good defender at reading passes and does well getting into the way of attackers. One aspect of her game that could improve is her 1-v-1 defending. Her hips can get square in the point of contact and she gets turned by forwards who recognize the opening. If she keeps an athletic stance and keeps a better defensive posture, she will have an easier time of dealing with speedy forwards. Jean-Baptiste’s quality is undeniable and she is a major reason why UFA is unbeaten on the season.
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