Navigating through the rough waters of Eredivisie in the 2023-2024 season, Koki Ogawa of NEC Nijmegen has showcased exceptional qualities of a top-tier striker. Clinching a staggering 92.86% in goal efficiency, Ogawa shines in his ability to capitalize on opportunities, becoming an intimidating figure within the penalty box. He reflects a commendable aptitude for ball recovery and retention, scoring within the 71.43% and 67.85% brackets respectively, underlining his capacity to regain control during high-pressure situations and keep possession fluid.
However, Ogawa has some weaknesses mirrored in his percentile rankings that he must address to refine his overall game. He lacks significantly in the creative aspect, with a poor chance creation score of just 7.14%, pointing out a need to adapt to situations where he might need to create opportunities for his teammates. Additionally, the low percentile rankings in progressive carrying and passing, along with a dismal pass accuracy per 90 minutes indication (just 7.41%), suggest that his distribution and ball carrying capacities are areas primed for improvement.
Coupled with mediocre assist and xA per 90, along with a modest goal threat, there's a clear call for achieving balance between execution and creativity. At 26 years old, Ogawa certainly possesses the maturity and experience to tap into these growth areas, refining his gameplay to impact diverse situations on the pitch. His journey through NEC Nijmegen and the Eredivisie offers the right platform to embrace these challenges, allowing him to evolve into the all-encompassing striker role that he clearly holds potential for.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Koki Ogawa took 57 shots, scoring 11 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 7.36, averaging 0.13 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 4 goals from 21 shots. A 19.05% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 16 shots. A 12.5% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
Headers: 5 goals from 20 headed attempts. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
