At just 20, Ernest Nuamah of Lyon is making a name for himself in Ligue 1. Primarily a right winger with the versatility to also perform effectively as an attacking midfielder or a striker, Nuamah demonstrates a combination of skills not often seen in such a young player. His standout metrics, in the 78th percentile for chance creation and 90th percentile for progressive carrying, underline his abilities as a dynamic and impactful player. This Ghanaian dynamo is especially adept at maintaining and advancing possession, a skill palpable in his high successful dribbles metric which ranks in the 86th percentile. His ball recovery (66th percentile) and successful crosses (66th percentile) reflect a tenacity in reclaiming possession and an ability to create a threat from the flanks.
However, there is room for improvement when it comes to goal efficiency (30th percentile) and goal threat (52nd percentile), indicating that he needs to refine his finishing skills to reach his full potential as a forward or winger. His assists per 90 (46th percentile) and goals per 90 (32nd percentile) metrics align with this analysis, painting a picture of a player with a strong foundation but still room to grow in the final third. The young Ghanaian exhibits extraordinary promise, and with consistent performance and targeted development, Nuamah could become a leading figure in world football.
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Ernest Nuamah Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Ernest Nuamah took 43 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 4.06, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 35 shots. A 5.71% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.