When interpreting Alistair McCann’s stellar performance during the 2023-2024 season, several strengths and weaknesses emerge which mark him as a crucial player in the Championship League. The 24-year-old central midfielder's dominant ball recovery prowess places him in the top 2.5% of his league, showing a knack for regaining possession lost in the heart of the hustle. His mind-boggling proficiency in aerial duels (in the top 12% league-wide) as well as his laudable duel win rate of about 82% demonstrate his impeccable sense of timing. His interception stats also attest to his ability to switch the play flow almost instantly - a clear highlight in his scout report.
With touches in less than 40% of the game, and rankings in the lower 5-25% for progressive carrying, chance creation, and progressive passing, McCann is no flashy playmaker. However, this less sparkling facet of his style of play shouldn’t overshadow his commendable ball possession and utilisation exhibited by a decent 60% metric in ball retention.
Despite being ceiling-high in fouls committed and 'yellow-carded', tagging him with a tendency to play on the edge, McCann clearly holds his own in the unforgiving middle of the park. He may not be the most prolific attacking midfield maestro, with extremely low goal threat and chance creation stats, but his reliability in anchoring Preston North End’s midfield machine is indisputable.
This player stats analysis reveals McCann to be a tenacious and spirited workhorse - a real treasure for anyone looking for a robust, steel-laden midfield.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Alistair McCann took 13 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.76, averaging 0.06 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 8 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 5 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
