Vakoun Issouf Bayo - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€3.00M

Height

184cm

Weight

72kg

Nationality

Côte d'Ivoire

Next League Match

Watford vs Luton (H)

23 February 2025

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Vakoun Issouf Bayo Scout Report

In this season’s Championship campaign, Vakoun Issouf Bayo has emerged as a fascinating player, balancing spells of threat with areas for improvement. At 27, playing primarily as a striker but occasionally shifting to the right wing, Bayo’s style of play is marked by his outstanding goal threat. He's a predator in front of goal, shown clearly by his positioning in the highest echelon of the league for creating high-quality scoring chances. This prowess is underpinned by a remarkable xG, suggesting his instinctive understanding of positioning and anticipating chances. Nevertheless, Bayo’s contribution becomes noticeably limited once the ball isn’t in the final third. His proficiency at maintaining possession is competent, yet his creativity is lacking, as seen in his low chance creation and assist metrics. Despite his aggressive forward thrusts, his passing lacks progression and accuracy, indicating a somewhat one-dimensional approach when not transitioning directly towards the goal. His ball control and retention, meanwhile, are decent, hinting at a capacity to hold off challengers—a useful trait when occupying forward spaces. While not a classic playmaker, Bayo is direct in attack, constantly looking to convert opportunities from minimal involvement in general play. It makes him a potent, albeit niche, asset. For scouts eyeing a strong scorer without reliance on build-up efficiency, Bayo represents a specialised threat capable of tipping matches with his innate knack for finding the back of the net. Watford's fans can certainly appreciate the edge he brings to their attacking armoury.

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Vakoun Issouf Bayo Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Vakoun Issouf Bayo took 48 shots, scoring 10 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 11.23, averaging 0.23 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 5 goals from 23 shots. A 21.74% conversion rate. 0.24 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 7 shots. A 28.57% conversion rate. 0.28 xG per shot.
Headers: 3 goals from 18 headed attempts. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.21 xG per shot.