Shea Charles, the burgeoning Northern Irish talent at Sheffield Wednesday, positions himself as a crucial cog in the team's midfield machinery, with a game that thrives on his exceptional ball recovery skills. Ranking in the top percentile for ball recoveries and interceptions, Charles displays a keen sense of anticipation and timing that make him a defensive bulwark. His prowess in aerial duels and overall duelling success highlight his physical tenacity and commitment on the pitch. Stylistically, he tends to be more of a midfield anchor, evidenced by his substantial involvement in the central third of the field. While his progressive passing stats reveal a strong ability to transition play and instigate attacks, here's where his playing style reveals a contrast: his passing accuracy lingers lower on the scale, suggesting occasionally misplaced attempts to advance the ball or a penchant for riskier passes. Despite not being the most frequent visitor to the opponent's penalty area, his assist tally indicates an eye for a decisive pass when he's in the vicinity, underscoring his knack for facilitating play. However, with significantly lower shooting metrics and goal threat, Charles presents more as a creator rather than a finisher. This scout report underscores his potential as a versatile midfield general—particularly in roles requiring robust defensive attributes and passing foresight—even as he works on enhancing his ball retention and precise distribution.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Shea Charles took 26 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.76, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 20 shots. A 5.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 5 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
