Dejan Ljubicic - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Defensive Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€5.50M

Height

186cm

Weight

78kg

Nationality

Austria

Next League Match

FC Köln vs Düsseldorf (H)

23 February 2025

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Dejan Ljubicic Scout Report

Dejan Ljubicic is carving a niche for himself as a dynamic presence in FC Köln's midfield setup, showing his adaptability in defensive, right-wing, and attacking roles. This current scout report highlights Ljubicic’s predilection for goal-scoring and creativity. His player stats reveal an impressive knack for goal threat and finishing, with his goal and shot efficiency ranking among the league's elite. His style of play leans towards a direct, attacking mindset, notable for his high xG and assists per 90, a testament to his ability to impact games with minimal touches. However, his pass accuracy lags considerably behind, reflecting a need for polish in build-up play. Defensively, Ljubicic's aerial and ground duel success rates are unusually low for a defensive midfielder, indicating vulnerability in physical matchups. Yet, his knack for recoveries is exceptional, often regaining possession high up the pitch to initiate attacks. While fouls and yellow cards are fairly routine in his game, they underline his combative nature in the midfield battle. Overall, Ljubicic’s attacking prowess and goal involvement make him a key asset, though refining defensive contributions could elevate his all-round influence.

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Dejan Ljubicic Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Dejan Ljubicic took 36 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 4.53, averaging 0.13 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 2 goals from 30 shots. A 6.67% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 5 shots. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 100.0% conversion rate. 0.29 xG per shot.