Elias Saad, at 25, is proving to be a dynamic presence on the left wing for St. Pauli in this Bundesliga season. His style of play is defined by an impressive ability to progress the ball upfield, ranking him amongst the elite with his progressive carrying traits. This complements his striking prowess, evidenced by an outstanding goal efficiency and a similarly high goal threat, indicating that when he gets a sight of goal, he's lethal. Saad's knack for creating chances is evident, as he's one of the top creators in his league, aided by his standout assist stats per 90 minutes. However, his ability to retain possession is a glaring area of concern; ball retention is significantly low, suggesting he might rush his play or misjudge his passes more often. Despite a modest pass accuracy, his inclination towards direct attacking play means that while he may contribute sporadically in build-up with fewer touches, he maximises output with incisive end-product contributions. Although he's not among the most frequent passers or possessors of the ball, when Saad is involved, he's direct, effective, and a genuine asset in attack. This scout report reveals a player with exceptional attacking instinct but whose overall gameplay could benefit from increased composure and control on the ball.
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Elias Saad Shot Summary
In the 2024-2025 season, Elias Saad took 17 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.25, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 12 shots. A 8.33% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 4 shots. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
