Jadel Katongo Kayserispor Scout Report
Jadel Katongo
Quick Answer
Jadel Katongo is an England-born, Zambian-heritage defender who joined Kayserispor from Manchester City’s academy in January 2026. Capable of playing both centre-back and right-back, the 21-year-old quickly became a regular in the side.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Jadel Chanda Katongo |
| Date of birth | 24 September 2004 |
| Age | 21 |
| Place of birth | England |
| Nationality | England / Zambia |
| Primary position | Centre-Back / Right-Back |
| Shirt number | 2 |
| Current club | Kayserispor (17 January 2026) |
| Contract status | Under contract until 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| — | Manchester City Academy | Developed through the youth age groups |
| 17 January 2026 – present | Kayserispor | Signed on a two-and-a-half-year deal, a regular starter |
Jadel Chanda Katongo, born in England to a Zambian family, completed most of his football education at Manchester City’s academy. He moved to Kayserispor in January 2026 for his first experience in Turkish football and quickly became a regular starter.
Playing Style & Assessment
Katongo shows the ball-playing ability and tactical awareness typical of a Manchester City academy graduate, and is a versatile defender capable of playing both centre-back and right-back; his composure and comfort in distribution stand out as traits associated with academy-trained players.
Strengths
- Versatility — Being able to play both centre-back and right-back adds squad flexibility.
- Quality on the ball — His academy background shows in his comfort in distribution and passing.
Development Areas
- Adapting to Turkish football — Having spent the first half of his career in England, he still needs to adjust to a new league environment.
- Physical duelling to be tested — His resilience against the physical tempo of the TFF 1.Lig needs to be observed over the new season.
Level Projection
Verdict: Given his age and versatility, he has the potential to become a long-term solution in Kayserispor’s defence.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | TFF 1.Lig starter |
| Primary role | Centre-Back / Right-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Versatility |
| Key risk | Adapting to Turkish football |
| Scout verdict | High-priority watch |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which club did Jadel Katongo join Kayserispor from? He transferred from Manchester City in January 2026.
What positions can Jadel Katongo play? He can play both centre-back and right-back.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Turkish Football — Kayserispor Confirm Signing of Manchester City Starlet Jadel Katongo
- Transfermarkt — Jadel Katongo player profile
