Álex Berenguer Scout Report
Álex Berenguer, the 28-year-old Spanish winger with Athletic Club in La Liga, fits the profile of a deadly finisher rather than a build-up player. Pertinently, his Goal Efficiency and Goals per 90 stats rank in the top 10 percentiles, demonstrating his penchant for netting goals with remarkable consistency. Further accentuating his attacking prowess is his exceptionally high ranking in Successful Crosses per 90, a revealing 95.83%, showing his meritorious contribution to set pieces and crosses, while being equally threatening with an 82% ranking in Goal Threat.
However, an astute observer would spot areas in his game needing improvement, most strikingly in his Ball Retention and Progressive Passing abilities — ranking terribly low at 8% and 14%, respectively — suggesting that his contribution to the team's build-up play and possession game lacks substance. Furthermore, Berenguer's Pass Accuracy and Successful Dribbles stand disappointingly low at 33.33% and 31.25%, respectively, further highlighting his limitations in these critical areas.
Despite the disappointing numbers in his midfield game, his attacking attributes outshine, further evidenced by a high number of Assists per 90 and Expected Assists (xA) per 90, which fall in the 70th and 83rd percentile. Last but not least, the high Dispossessions per 90, a staggering 89.58% demonstrate Berenguer's propensity for risk-taking, which, albeit being double-edged, does bring certain unpredictability to his game, making him a nightmare for defenders. In summary, Berenguer is a goal-driven winger with impeccable finishing and crossing skills, but with room for improvement in his possession and passing game.
