Marco Asensio - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€22.00M

Height

178cm

Weight

69kg

Nationality

Spain

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Marco Asensio Scout Report

Marco Asensio has shown himself to be a uniquely versatile attacker with the ability to impact games significantly from a range of positions. His style of play is heavily characterised by direct attacking intent, preferring to create and exploit chances upfront, as evidenced by an astonishingly high ranking in both chance creation and goal threat categories. Despite limited time on the ball, his efficiency in front of goal is demonstrated by his exceptional goals per 90 minutes and xG metrics, marking him as a lethal finisher when opportunities arise. Asensio's renowned vision and passing precision shine, making him a top-tier provider of assists, although his creative input from deeper positions could be improved given his modest progressive passing numbers. More concerning, however, is his lack of effectiveness in defensive contributions, with low ball recovery and duel win percentages undermining any defensive expectations. His limited success in aerial challenges similarly denotes an area where he could strengthen his overall game. Ultimately, Asensio excels in high-intensity offensive environments, and while his defensive shortcomings are stark, his attacking prowess is a major asset that Aston Villa will be eager to capitalise on this season.

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Marco Asensio Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Marco Asensio took 26 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 5.7, averaging 0.22 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 2 goals from 7 shots. A 28.57% conversion rate. 0.34 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 19 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.