Dexter Lembikisa Scout Report
Jamaica’s Dexter Lembikisa, a shining product of Wolves’ academy, marked his senior debut during the 2022/23 season in an EFL Cup tie — a standout moment in his career.
This single senior appearance that term stands as a testament to his potential and the positive impact of Wolves’ academy.
During the first half of the 2023/24 season, Lembikisa sought valuable game time on loan at Rotherham United.
In the second half of the season, he continued his quest for growth, this time at Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.
These loan spells provided him with much-needed exposure to senior-level football, a crucial step in his development.
The visualisation below shows where the 19-year-old Jamaican ranks for some of the key metrics when compared with the other right-backs from leagues on a similar level to the Scottish Premiership.
His recent loan spell at Hearts was selected for this analysis.
Looking at the above visual, he was among the top 1% of dribblers in the league by volume.
Strong in 1v1 defending because of his physical traits and electric pace, Lembikisa is a player who can be useful in recycling possession in the middle third.
Ranking 91st percentile for Progressive passes per 90 minutes, and 63rd percentile for Dangerous passes per 90 minutes, Lembikisa is not afraid to be brave on the ball and take on his opponent.
While he has played for contrasting teams in terms of style of play and his role, Lembikisa got much-needed exposure to senior-level football.
The tournament at Copa América could be his breakthrough tournament to get his big move during the summer.
