Callum O'Dowda - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Left Back

Age

Market Value

€1.70M

Height

180cm

Weight

74kg

Nationality

Republic of Ireland

Next League Match

Cardiff City vs Hull (H)

25 February 2025

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Callum O'Dowda Scout Report

Callum O'Dowda's stint as a left-back at Cardiff City this season showcases a player of notable defensive prowess but room for improvement in distribution and ball retention. His style of play is defined by his outstanding ability to regain possession with impressive regularity, ranking among the top in ball recoveries. However, when it comes to retaining possession and precise passing, he's got some catching up to do—his stats reveal a penchant for relinquishing the ball more often than not, which could be an area to address. O'Dowda demonstrates robust physicality in duels, excelling particularly in the air, a critical asset when defending set pieces or wide crosses. His aerial dominance combines well with a commendable win rate in ground duels, making him a formidable opponent. Despite his struggles in passing, his progressive carries suggest that he's capable of driving the team forward, even if his end-product in terms of creative distribution is lacking. In terms of positioning, his activity is spread across the pitch, but he spends significant time in the midfield and attacking thirds, hinting at a willingness to contribute offensively. While he doesn't often find himself in the opponent's box to directly assist or shoot, it's clear he's adept at joining in the attack without abandoning his defensive duties. This scout report pinpoints O'Dowda as a defensively dependable player with potential untapped in retaining and distributing possession effectively.

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Callum O'Dowda Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Callum O'Dowda took 20 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.04, averaging 0.05 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 9 shots. A 11.11% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 8 headed attempts. A 12.5% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.