Alan Virginius, the young 21-year-old Frenchman in Clermont Foot, is certainly a promising talent in his raw stages, but he displays clear areas of strength and steps for improvement. His versatility shines brightly, comfortable at both wings and as a striker. His performance swings like a pendulum, balancing equal parts triumph and challenge.
In terms of creating opportunities, Virginius holds his ground in Ligue 1 with a 54th percentile ranking in chance creation and marking a commendable 70th percentile in progressive carrying. Furthermore, his notable 84th percentile in expected assists (xA) per 90 suggests an ability to craft quality chances for his team, supplemented with a decent success rate in crossing - a key metric for his position.
However, Virginius appears less adept at capitalizing on these chances. His goal threat and goal efficiency stand at a mediocre 50th and worrying 20th percentiles respectively, paralleled by 18th percentile in expected goals (xG) per 90 mins. His shooting frequency, languishing at the 8th percentile, is another clear area for improvement.
His passing accuracy (10th percentile) underscores his struggle in ball retention, further indicated by the 18th percentile in dispossessions per game. These stats build a compelling case for Virginius to bolster his technical skills and decision-making.
In summation, his intrinsic strength lies in unlocking opponents' defence, yet converting these into goals remains an Achilles' heel. His development calls for an increased focus on improving his finishing techniques, shot selection, and ball safety. Virginius's young age affords him time to hone these skills and ascend from a potential prodigy to a top-tier footballer.
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Alan Virginius Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Alan Virginius took 10 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.26, averaging 0.13 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.15 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 5 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
