Sergi Roberto's maturity shines through in the 2023-2024 season, displaying an exceptional quality in ball retention, situating him amongst La Liga's midfield flower. His ball protection ability becomes vital, maintaining Barcelona’s offensive engine without loss of possession, and with his experience, he's found a knack for goal scoring, displaying top-notch efficiency that outrivals most of his peers. Notably, his goal involvement per minute through both assists and goals fell within the top echelon, exemplifying his influence within Barca's goals.
However, Roberto's game isn't without blemishes. His progression play, both passing and dribblings mark him as average, which makes him less of a dynamic threat going forward. Defensively, despite being a center midfielder, his ball recovery and interception rates tell a tale of struggle in his performances in the defensive phase, posing a significant weak point in his game. Moreover, his heavy involvement often leads to more minor disciplinary issues, a lapse on his end.
His possession heatmap hints at a player who's involved heavily in the midfield third, directing Barcelona's rhythm yet ventures far less into the attacking and defensive ends. A less favorable aspect of the heatmap is his low presence in either penalty area, suggesting his goal contributions might be more about precision rather than volume. While Roberto remains an invaluable asset for Barcelona, further sharpening of his defensive skills could enhance his already impressive attributes and continue to impact the game significantly.
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Sergi Roberto Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Sergi Roberto took 10 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.68, averaging 0.17 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 5 shots. A 40.0% conversion rate. 0.28 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
