In this scout report, Sheffield Wednesday's Scottish stalwart Barry Bannan stands out as a central midfield maestro whose ability to thread progressive passes is practically unparalleled in the Championship (95.83%). Aged 34, Bannan reveals a superior understanding of the game, effortlessly dominating the midfield third (53.93%) where he sees the ball most frequently. His strong duels win percentage (87.39%) coupled with relentless recoveries (84.03%) underscore his tenacity, making him a formidable adversary in the pitch's heart.
His admirable ball recovery (75.83%) and retention skills (66.66%) suggest that he's the engine that keeps Sheffield ticking, his touches percentile (74.79%) showing his importance in commanding possession. However, the Scot isn't all grit; there's creative nous as well, as evidenced by his healthy chance creation percentile (53.33%) and xA per 90 (73.95%).
Conversely, Bannan's statistics hint at some low numbers. His goal threat and progressive carrying (both below 16%) are stark reminders that his playing style leans more towards crafting opportunities rather than finishing. His goal efficiency (27.50%) and xG per 90 (21.85%) echo this sentiment.
Despite his aggression, as evidenced by a high percentile figure for yellow cards (66.39%), Bannan rarely gives away cheap fouls with a disappointingly low rating for fouls committed (13.45%). During this twilight stage of his career, this resolute midfielder relies more on his tactical nous than physicality, proving an invaluable asset to his team. Bannan exemplifies a no-nonsense midfielder working effectively behind the scenes, orchestrating play, and tirelessly covering ground.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Barry Bannan took 9 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.58, averaging 0.06 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 9 shots. A 11.11% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
