Emerging at the tender age of 21, Portuguese prodigy Fabio Carvalho has showcased irrefutable talent on the field this season with Hull City. Versatility is key to his approach; though usually deployed as a striker, Carvalho can turn up the pressure from an attacking midfield position, where he can flourish. The standout trait in his professional arsenal is his nearly unparalleled goal efficiency, placing in the 98.4 percentile. His exceptional ball recovery, ranking in the 92nd percentile, and his progressive passing, at a striking 95.2 percentile, collude to underline his natural ability to dictate the pace and rhythm of matches. Carvalho's clinical edge isn't diminished by his age. In fact, his proficient 100-percent pass accuracy per 90 minutes and promising assist records (98.36 percentile for xA per 90) reveal a maturity beyond his years.
While his potential blossoms, Carvalho certainly has areas for improvement. His goal threat is a relative weakness for a striker, as it lands in the low 11.1 percentile, indicating a lack of consistent danger to opponents' goal. As his career progresses, Carvalho would do well to maximize his chances and polish shot-taking, currently at 27.87 percentile. Nevertheless, his growth trajectory remains steep as his striking efficiency and control prove to be a prestigious asset for Hull City in the Championship. As the old adage says, age is just a number; and for Fabio Carvalho, promise and proficiency reign supreme.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Fabio Carvalho took 36 shots, scoring 9 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 4.98, averaging 0.14 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 7 goals from 26 shots. A 26.92% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 8 shots. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 2 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
