Pedro Chirivella Scout Report
In our latest scout report, we focus on the laudable performance of Pedro Chirivella, a central midfielder with a knack for defense, showcasing his prowess in the competitive world of Ligue 1. Nantes, his current team, undoubtedly benefits from his stellar attributes which include, first and foremost, excellent ball recovery and retention skills, ranking him in the top quartile of his peers. This Spaniard displays Spanish tiki-taka roots, indicated by a strong progressive passing percentile, a critical parameter for team fluidity and vision.
However, soccer isn't just about keeping the ball, but also about creating a goal threat. Pedro's mediocre performance in chance creation and goal efficiency, combined with a negligible progressive carrying metric, showcases areas he needs to cultivate for an all-around midfield mastery. It's a game of percentages, and for Pedro, his possession area stats show he dominates the middle third, but he isn't as present in the attacking penalty area as one might hope, suggesting a reluctance to venture forward and join the attack.
Even though Pedro isn't necessarily a deadly goal threat, his pass accuracy and assists aren't something to scoff at. However, his relatively low duel win percentage reflects his struggles in one-on-one situations and could prove key in high-pressure matches. High possession numbers are a perk, but with a low contributing percentage to direct attacking stats such as Shots, xA, and xG, he might be seen as too safe.
Therefore, while Pedro Chirivella's commitment to ball retention and assisting qualities make him a steadfast presence in Nantes's midfield line, his lack of penetrative forward play could limit the overall potency of his team's attack. Crucially, he must emphasize improving his dueling abilities to become truly formidable in midfield battles.