Matt Ritchie, plying his trade as a right winger for Portsmouth in the Championship, remains an intriguing study for any scout report, particularly given the nuances in his style of play at 34. Ritchie, despite his age, exhibits an impressive knack for ghosting into dangerous positions, boasting a formidable goal-scoring rate per 90 minutes that places him among the more prolific in his role. Surprisingly direct in attack, Ritchie's efficiency in scoring contrasts his modest touch percentage, implying a sharp-nosed approach for goal with less reliance on possession-based play. While his xA is notably high, indicating his potential to create chances, his actual assist figures lag, a discrepancy that could stem from a relatively low pass accuracy. His dwindling dribbling skills are another factor to consider, hinting at a shift away from traditional winger duties. Perhaps most concerning is his alarmingly low progressive carrying stat, suggesting a limited capacity to drive forward with the ball. His strengths lie in positioning and making the most of limited opportunities, yet Ritchie's effectiveness diminishes in roles demanding ball retention and chance creation. This veteran Scot remains an asset with a sharp, albeit increasingly specialised, purpose on the pitch.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Matt Ritchie took 29 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.27, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 3 shots. A 66.67% conversion rate. 0.31 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 20 shots. A 10.0% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 6 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
