Marvin Pieringer Stats for FC Heidenheim
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01 December 2024
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Marvin Pieringer Scout Report
Marvin Pieringer, the 24-year-old German striker hitting his prime at FC Heidenheim undermines the traditional definition of a forward. His statistical profile represents a player who isn't just deadly within his opponent's box but also draws a lot of his strength from his unquestionable ability to defend and contribute in deeper areas. An astoundingly stellar percentile of 97.91 in touches in the defensive third with performance values hovering around the 80th percentile in both Ball Recovery and Retention underline his versatility across the pitch. Moreover, his 82% ruling in Penalty Area Defending is an anomaly for a player in his position - a testament to his diligence in tracking back.
That being said, Pieringer seems to lack a bit in the final third with quite low percentiles in Chance Creation and Goal Threat, along with a sub-par 16.67% contribution in the Attacking Penalty area - uncharacteristic of a typical striker. Moreover, his xG and shots per 90 sit on merely 4.16%. These might be areas improved upon to amplify his efficiency at the sharp end of the pitch.
Pieringer might not boast the exhilarating statistics of the picture-book-poacher we’ve grown accustomed to, but his blended style, encompassing solid defensive acumen meshed with rich ball-handling abilities, hints at the evolution of modern football. The German crafts his niche in disruption, displacement, and distortion. A striker, yes, but not in the sense we’ve known. Not better, not worse, simply different.
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Marvin Pieringer Shot Summary
In the 2024-2025 season, Marvin Pieringer took 25 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.79, averaging 0.15 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 3 goals from 13 shots. A 23.08% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 9 headed attempts. A 11.11% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.