Paulinho - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Left Winger

Age

Market Value

€8.20M

Height

187cm

Weight

79kg

Nationality

Portugal

Next League Match

Sporting CP vs Nacional (H)

25 January 2025

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Paulinho Scout Report

Paulinho, Sporting CP's 31-year-old left winger certainly has had a notable season. Gifted in the arts of goal creation and execution, Paulinho registers in the 100th percentile for goal efficiency, goal threat, goals per 90 and expected goals per 90, an extraordinary feat reaffirming him as a renowned finisher in the Primeira Liga. His undeniable acumen in supplying assists aligns him in the top 13% proving his commendable playmaker abilities. While the Portuguese forward demonstrates a solid foundation in ball retention, ranking in the 60th percentile, and progressive passing, ranking in the top 20%, there are notable areas for improvement. His proclivity to lose possession appears to be a primary weakness, registering a lowly 29.63% in being dispossessed per 90 minutes. Moreover, his successful crosses per 90 and successful dribbles per 90, rank poorly amongst his peers, with 12.96% and 22.22% ratings respectively. In addition, his progressive carrying rests at 25.45%, highlighting his subpar ability to advance the ball via dribble. At 31, Paulinho marries experience with capability, demonstrated by his lofty goalscoring metrics. Nevertheless, improvements could undoubtedly be made in terms of his ball-handling and dribbling abilities. Despite these challenges, his performance throughout the season categorically underlines his status as a lethal marksman in Portugal's top flight.

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Paulinho Shot Summary

In the 2023-2024 season, Paulinho took 59 shots, scoring 15 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 9.28, averaging 0.16 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 4 goals from 13 shots. A 30.77% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 6 goals from 21 shots. A 28.57% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Headers: 5 goals from 25 headed attempts. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.