Billy Gilmour, a 22-year-old defensive midfielder currently playing for Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League, has proven himself a standout player, particularly when it comes to ball retention. His role on the field sees him maintaining excellent control of the ball, indicated by his impressive pass accuracy. Remarkably, Gilmour's tenure on the field isn't just limited to possession; he has a knack for progressive carrying and passing, marking him as a player capable of driving his team's offensive initiatives.
However, there are areas of growth recommended for Billy. His defensive skills, both in one-on-one situations and in the penalty area, require significant improvement. His goal threat and goal efficiency, whilst not primary as a defensive midfielder, also seem underwhelming. Gilmour's aerial duel win percentage could also see enhancement, impacting his overall duel win percentage. Lastly, despite showing potential in progressive carrying, his chance creation ability remains comparatively low, which reduces his overall impact in the final third.
Despite these areas of growth, his high performance at such a young age hints at an impressive potential. His abilities and consistency illustrate an intelligent player who can develop into an exceptional asset with further experience and targeted development.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Billy Gilmour took 25 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.99, averaging 0.04 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 24 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
