Mayckel Lahdo Scout Report
Mayckel Lahdo, the young Swedish winger plying his trade in the Dutch Eredivisie with AZ Alkmaar, certainly captures one's attention. His standout strength is undoubtedly his ability to retain the ball, sitting comfortably in the 79th percentile. This, combined with his jaw-dropping 100th percentile in successful dribbles per 90, paints the picture of a player who is not only almost impossible to dispossess, but who thrives under pressure, proving to be an efficient ball carrier with a progressive carrying ranking in the 90th percentile.
Lahdo's clinical nature shouldn't be ignored either, standing tall in the 89th percentile for goal efficiency—the 21-year-old knows how to hit the target in key moments. He also boasts impressive assist and goal metrics per 90, respectively standing in the 95th and 82nd percentiles, further underlining his attacking prowess.
On the flip side, his relatively low percentile in ball recovery and progressive passing (14th and 16th percentiles respectively) suggests his defensive contribution and distribution abilities might be areas needing improvement. The most glaring downside to Lahdo's play, however, is his crossing ability, ranking just in the 2.42 percentile. In spite of the potency of his dribbling and ball retention, his under-par crossing could limit his impact in the wider areas, especially as a winger.
But at the tender age of 21, Mayckel Lahdo demonstrates immense potential and consistency. He has areas to grow, but his ball retention, dribbling, and goal efficiency suggest that he could develop into a very special player.
