Our scout report focuses on the 19-year-old Dutch prodigy, Ezechiel Banzuzi, who has shown promise at OH Leuven in the Pro League A this past season. Predominantly operating as a central midfielder though with versatility to play on the right or behind the striker, Banzuzi's style of play appears rather direct, shown by a low 6.94% touch frequency but with a commendably high 65.28% expected goals (xG) per 90 ratio. His ability to create chances is a concern, with only the bottom third of his peers seeing eye to eye with him in this regard, and his progressive passing stats fare even worse.
Excellent goal efficiency and threat metrics show Banzuzi's potential as a goalscoring midfielder, notably ranking in the top third of his cohort. His aerial prowess is another significant strength, winning 70.83% of his challenges, a stat which hints at remarkable physicality for such a young player.
Despite a decent ball recovery rate, Banzuzi’s defensive stats reveal a cause for concern. High foul and yellow card frequencies paint a picture of an energetic yet slightly raw talent – youthful exuberance costing him discipline, perhaps. His paltry interceptions percentile highlights a defensive frailty and a clear area for development.
Banzuzi is primarily active in the midfield third, suggesting a box-to-box style of play, but there's room for more activity in advanced positions. His record this season suggests potential coupled with raw edges - a youngster with promise, certainly one to watch. The ceiling is high, but consistency and discipline could be key in whether this starlet reaches his potential.
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Ezechiel Banzuzi Shot Summary
In the 2024-2025 season, Ezechiel Banzuzi took 6 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.41, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
