Gorka Guruzeta - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€15.00M

Height

188cm

Weight

73kg

Nationality

Spain

Next League Match

Athletic Club vs Real Valladolid (H)

23 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

86.5%

3+ Goals:

58.8%

Clean Sheet:

58.3%

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Gorka Guruzeta Scout Report

Gorka Guruzeta, leading the line for Athletic Club, offers an intriguing blend of attributes befitting his role as a striker. His style of play is marked by an outstanding knack for converting chances, as highlighted by a goal efficiency that sits high among his peers, underscoring his clinical nature in front of goal. Guruzeta is unusually adept at recovering and retaining the ball for a striker, suggesting a capability to contribute defensively and maintain possession effectively—traits that are often underappreciated in forward positions. Despite his finishing prowess, his role as a creative force is notably limited, with chance creation and expected assists lagging significantly. His approach leans heavily towards direct attacking, as shown by his propensity to shoot frequently while being less involved in the build-up play. This directness is a double-edged sword; while it allows him to exploit scoring opportunities, it also highlights a potential area for growth in terms of creativity and involvement in broader play dynamics. While he's not the most progressive with the ball at his feet, his impressive shot frequency ensures he's always a goal threat. Gorka's player stats suggest a forward whose value lies in his finishing rather than orchestration, but who could elevate his overall influence with improved link-up play.

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Gorka Guruzeta Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Gorka Guruzeta took 36 shots, scoring 5 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.6, averaging 0.1 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 3 goals from 20 shots. A 15.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 12 headed attempts. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.