Chris Mepham Stats for Sunderland
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Chris Mepham Scout Report
Scout report: At 26, Chris Mepham has shown a breadth of strengths in his defender role at AFC Bournemouth during the 2023-2024 Premier League season. A center back with considerable staying power, Mepham has proved his worth in ball retention, ranking in the top 12% among his peers. Moreover, his impressive assist per 90 statistic puts him among the upper echelons of his position, showcasing an ability to provide forward momentum, a trait typically unsought in central defenders. However, Mepham's game isn't solely founded on his offensive surprises, illustrated by his decent rankings in progressive carrying and passing.
Surprisingly for a defender, Mepham has shown significant prowess in chance creation, placing him in the top 17% in the Premier League. Digging deeper into his style of play reveals his tendency to navigate predominantly in the midfield, which might partly elucidate his ability to influence Bournemouth's offensive play.
Nonetheless, as every coin has two sides, a couple of weaknesses somewhat shadow Mepham's abilities. His ball recovery skills could use substantial enhancement, as he wrestles in the troubled waters of the bottom 5%. Moreover, a key concern lies in his highly aggressive play - evidenced by being the most likely to commit a foul and garnering a high rate of yellow cards. This propensity for fouls and cards may result in unnecessary set-piece danger for Bournemouth and potential suspensions for Mepham. Despite these shortcomings, Mepham's unique suite of skills substantiates his worth as a core part of Bournemouth's defensive quartet.
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Chris Mepham Shot Summary
In the 2024-2025 season, Chris Mepham took 1 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.03, averaging 0.03 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.