Despite being 28, and in the crucial peak years of his career, Lyndon Dykes has had an interesting mix of statistics in Queens Park Rangers during the 2023-2024 season. His impressive ball recovery rate, which places him in the top 5% across his peers, truly stands out – an attribute that speaks volumes about his defensive contribution up front. This skill often goes overlooked in a striker since it puts him in a realm that's typically reserved for defensive players, thereby giving Dykes a unique edge.
On the other side of the spectrum, he struggles with ball retention, with his performance ranking in the bottom 20%. It's a significant weakness at any level of football, but especially for a striker in the Championship, where the play is often tight and each possession crucial. Similarly, his goal threat ranks disappointingly low at just over 12%, reflecting a lack of consistent threat in front of goal.
His creative output also leaves room for improvement - his chance creation sits in the lower quarter while his average of assists per game puts him just over the 21% mark relative to his peers. These figures suggest Dykes is much more of a finisher than a creator, something also supported by his moderate goal efficiency, and pass accuracy that falls somewhere around the halfway mark.
In summary, Dykes has seemingly carved out a niche for himself – a defensive forward who excels at winning the ball back. However, his inconsistent offensive output, poor ball retention, and underwhelming goal threat present challenges he'll need to address. With his knack for recovery and decent goal efficiency, there's a solid foundation for Dykes to build upon. But as the clock ticks on his peak years, one would hope for a more complete package.
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Lyndon Dykes Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Lyndon Dykes took 61 shots, scoring 6 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 6.03, averaging 0.1 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 3 goals from 25 shots. A 12.0% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 7 shots. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 29 headed attempts. A 6.9% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
