Kwame Poku Scout Report At QPR 2025/2026: Julien Stéphan’s Versatile Weapon – Player Analysis

The signing of Kwame Poku by Queens Park Rangers (QPR) stands out as a sensible move.

Poku arrives at Loftus Road as a high-ceiling individual, as well as a tactical maverick with rare adaptability.

New QPR manager, Julien Stéphan, hijacked a near-complete move of Poku to Rangers, which speaks to the suitability of the players profile and the managers game model.

This player analysis and scouting report will focus on Poku’s technical and tactical profile, map his optimal utilisation within Julien Stéphan tactics, and explain how he can elevate QPR attacking and defensive phases.

Kwame Poku Background & Developmental Context

Poku’s development diverges from the orthodox academy to pro-pipeline.

His formative years in non-league football with Cray Wanderers and Worthing developed a toughness and adaptability often lacking in players who are over-coached from a young age.

His rise at Peterborough United, which culminated in 12 goals and eight assists from just 27 League One appearances (0.87 G+A/90) in the 2024/2025 season, is an excellent return given the context: He contributed to a side with suboptimal possession structures and limited access to the final third zones.

Poku’s impact did not go unnoticed; he was named both in the EFL League One Team of the Season and as Peterborough’s Player of the Season—a recognition of his influence in an otherwise brutal campaign.

Poku is a multi-positional attacker (right winger, left winger, central attacking midfielder, and second striker in a two-player partnership).

This makes him a tactical chameleon, a player whose role can change in response to game state, phase of play, and opposition structure.

The radar chart below provides an overview of Kwame Poku’s performance metrics from his time at Peterborough United (2024/2025), compared against other right-attacking midfielders and right-wingers in EFL League One.

Kwame Poku Radar Chart

The average league performance for each statistical category is marked at the 50 line, making it easy to see where Poku excels or lags relative to his peers.

Poku’s data is excellent in attacking metrics: he is well above average for shots per 90, dribbles, opposition penalty area touches, and dangerous passes per 90, all of which are vital for a creative attacking player.

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