In this scout report, the spotlight falls on Strasbourg's energetic prodigy, Habib Diarra. Operating primarily as a central midfielder but showcasing flexibility by comfortably slotting into multiple positions, Diarra truly comes alive on the ball. His flair for progressive carrying is outstanding, sitting splendidly in the top 10% compared to his peers. This aptitude for carrying the ball, coupled with his commendable goal threat and successful dribble stats, only accentuates his attacking prowess. His style of play is decidedly forward-thinking, underscoring his energy and prowess in piercing through midfield.
However, it's not all roses—there are areas for improvement. An Achilles heel appears to be in his ball recovery and dueling abilities, with Diarra ranking disappointingly low. This limited success in physical contests implies that the Senegalese star would struggle against dominant, physical opponents. Moreover, his low interceptions and recoveries suggest the need for work on his defensive contributions. Furthermore, his limited touches indicate he isn't as involved as one might like, painting him more as an attacking spark than a possession maestro.
Diarra's impressive goals and xG per 90 ratios imply a tangible end product, namely goals. However, question marks hang over his pass accuracy, with his percentile scraping the barrel—serving as an area he needs to amend to become a more complete midfielder. Lastly, his movements seem to concentrate chiefly on the midfield third but with fair excursions into the attacking third—suggesting his potential to translate his game into a more attack-minded role. This sparkling talent showcases all the signs of raw potential but will need to improve upon his gaps to realize exponential growth.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Habib Diarra took 3 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.12, averaging 0.04 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 3 shots. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
