Ben Sheaf, Coventry City's industrious central midfielder, is a modern-day maestro of the sport, displaying an impressive attribute of consistency in the 2023-2024 season. Our scout report delves into the data revealing Sheaf's heightened capability in the midfield; his ball recovery and progressive passing statistics sit remarkably high, peaking in the uppermost percentiles amongst his counterparts in the Championship.
Defying his 26 years, Sheaf also offers a dominant presence in the midfield through his proficient ball retention and progressive carrying capabilities. He is not just about defence, however, and impresses in attack too, creating chances at a rate better than most of his peers.
However, Sheaf's game isn't without its limitations. The most glaring perhaps is his contributions in terms of assists. Despite his progressive play and high touch numbers signalling significant possession periods, Sheaf's assists per 90 minutes percentile suggest a player who struggles to directly influence the scoreboard.
Admirably, he compensates for this shortcoming with a top-tier ability for successful dribbles per 90 minutes, demonstrating an uncanny ability to drive through opposition lines—a valuable trait for a central midfielder. Sheaf's playing style, thus, is often concentrated within the midfield third but sees a considerably low proportion in attacking penalty areas.
On a note of caution, Sheaf might want to refine his defensive discipline as indicated by average percentile ranking in fouls committed and yellow cards. On the balance of strengths and weaknesses, Sheaf shows remarkable promise in optimising his natural talent with hard work. His pertinacity and skill set make him a central figure in Coventry City's squad.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Ben Sheaf took 47 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.21, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 3 goals from 31 shots. A 9.68% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 13 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
