Alexis Saelemaekers, Belgium forward featuring as left winger for Bologna in Serie A, has had an impressive 2023-2024 season at the age of 24. His standout performance lies in a series of metrics where he sits impressively above the 70th percentile: Chance Creation, Ball Recovery, and xA per 90. These attributes make him a danger-man in the attacking third, unafraid to create goal-scoring opportunities and swift to regain possession. His Goal Efficiency rank is also impressive, standing at the 84th percentile, indicating his remarkable knack for converting scoring chances. Additionally, he shines brightly with his Successful Crosses per 90, topping the chart at the 84th percentile, making him an influential player in creating wide plays.
On the opposite side of the spectrum, his Ball Retention, residing at the 42nd percentile, indicates room for improvement in shielding the ball or choosing more secure passing options. His Shots per 90, sitting at a low 34th percentile, hints perhaps at a lack of ambition to shoot, or a more selfless style of play. All in all, Saelemaekers is a vibrant attacking presence on the wing, with substantial ripples in goal effectiveness and recoveries, whilst a tendency for ball security and more frequent shooting could raise his game to the next echelon.
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Alexis Saelemaekers Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Alexis Saelemaekers took 29 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.38, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 4 goals from 21 shots. A 19.05% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 8 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
