Benjamin Pavard Scout Report
In this scout report, attention is turned to Inter's versatile defender, Benjamin Pavard. Positioned primarily as a center back, Pavard also flexes his capabilities as a right back. Despite not being the youngest on the team at 28, his player stats suggest a robust style of play that leans on solidity and vision.
He shines particularly in chance creation where he outperforms 93% of his Serie A counterparts, reflecting his ability to dictate play from the back. Conversely, his offensiveness doesn't translate to goal contributions, evident through his lower goal efficiency standing at the bottom 20%.
Moving to the heart of his role as a defender, the Frenchman's performance does raise some eyebrows. His aerial duel win percentage falls short, suggesting a possible weakness that could be exploited. However, Pavard compensates for this with an excellent duel win percentage, placing him in the top 20% in Serie A.
A key strength to highlight is Pavard's pass accuracy, excelling in the top 6% of defenders, which aligns with his peripheral vision and chance creation. Coupled with his confirmed xA per 90 percentile of 98.7%, he evidently thrives in shifting defense into offense.
However, one glaring concern is the proportion of yellow cards, revealing his tendency to pick up cautions at a rate higher than 80% of his peers. Finally, Pavard seems to exhibit a distinct preference for the midfield, demonstrated by his strong possession stats of 47.05% in this area, hinting at his bravura of controlling play from the heart of the pitch.
In conclusion, our protagonist is a formidable asset in both defensive solidity and attacking potency but requires work in minimizing disciplinary issues and optimizing aerial threats.