Darwin Núñez, the 24-year-old Uruguayan striker currently playing for Liverpool in the Premier League, demonstrates a playing style that significantly focuses on chance creation and goal threat. His excellent ability in these domains is reflected in his high percentile scores. Particularly noteworthy is his exceptional skill in one vs one situations, showing significant levels of dexterity and control that enable him to excel in such challenging encounters. His contribution in terms of progressive passing also emphasizes his role as a solid attacking player, and showcases his knack for creating opportunities on the pitch.
However, while his striking prowess is commendable, his goal efficiency remains a notable weakness, suggesting that he may struggle with the precision of his finishes. His performance in duels is also somewhat subpar, indicating a potential area of improvement.
Núñez's impressive number of shots coupled with his high assists and expected assists per 90 minutes, indicates a player who is very direct in his attack and capable of generating serious threats for his opponents. Despite the lower percentile in touches, his high xG and xA indicate his ability to capitalize on opportunities when in possession. The fact that his ball recovery and retention fall just above average show an area he can strengthen, particularly to help him maintain possession and control during the game. Overall, Núñez is a capable and efficient striker who brings a lot to the Liverpool frontline.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Darwin Nunez took 108 shots, scoring 11 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 16.39, averaging 0.15 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 7 goals from 74 shots. A 9.46% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 11 shots. A 18.18% conversion rate. 0.17 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 23 headed attempts. A 8.7% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
