Marcus Forss, the 24-year-old Finnish right winger playing for Middlesbrough, has proved to be one of persisting threats in front of the goal this 2023-2024 Championship season. Registering an exceptional Goal Efficiency percentile of 90.91 and an impressive 98.7 percentile for Goals per 90 minutes, he has delivered a standout goal-scoring performance. Forss also exhibits a significant Goal Threat at a 74.03 percentile, showcasing his forward play expertise and his ability to command relentless offensive pressure.
However, there are aspects of his play which call for immediate improvement. His progression on the ball leaves a lot to be desired, placing in the lower fifth percentile for both Progressive Carrying and Progressive Passing. His relatively weak Successful Dribbles statistics, standing only at a 10.39 percentile, also highlight his struggles in one-on-one situations where finesse and ball control matter most.
Despite these shortcomings, Forss remains an integral part of Middlesbrough's offensive lineup. Leading in Shot per 90 minutes (88.31 percentile), his willingness to challenge the goal, combined with his efficient finishing ability, underpin his value. But his low percentile of Pass Accuracy and Ball Recovery reveal a need for collective play improvement and defensive contributions. Forss, with his current performance, is an indisputable spearhead in Middlesbrough's goal-chasing battles, but mastering the overall flow of the game could elevate his contribution to a new level.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Marcus Forss took 36 shots, scoring 7 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 4.07, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 5 goals from 16 shots. A 31.25% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 17 shots. A 5.88% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
