Craig Dawson - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€2.50M

Height

188cm

Weight

82kg

Nationality

England

Next League Match

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham (H)

25 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

28.2%

3+ Goals:

7.0%

Clean Sheet:

29.2%

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Craig Dawson Scout Report

Craig Dawson's latest term with Wolverhampton Wanderers paints an intriguing picture of a seasoned centre-back whose playing style marries defensive resilience with a surprising knack for chance creation. At 34, Dawson leverages his vast experience to excel in defensive duels, with a standout success rate in aerial battles. This makes him an imposing figure in his own box, given most of his possession activity is concentrated in the defensive third. While not overly prolific in ball recoveries or interceptions, his physical prowess compensates by disrupting opposition attacks through sheer presence. Uncharacteristically for a centre-back, Dawson shows an acute ability in chance creation, hinting at strategic involvement in set-pieces or key passes from deep positions. However, his progressive carrying and passing stats suggest he isn’t the primary ball-carrier or distributor in the Wolves' backline, often ceding such duties to more dynamic teammates. While his touch and pass accuracy percentages reflect a cautious approach, his occasional lapses in ball retention could be areas to refine. All in all, Dawson remains a sturdy, dependable choice in defence with flashes of offensive contribution that can catch adversaries unawares.

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Craig Dawson Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Craig Dawson took 5 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.49, averaging 0.1 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.17 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.