Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Jamaal Lascelles
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Jamaal Lascelles Scout Report
Scout report: Jamaal Lascelles, Newcastle United's steadfast center back, represents the tenacity of the Magpies in the 2023-2024 Premier League season. Looking at Lascelles' player stats, it's immediately apparent that he brings a demanding presence to the pitch. Falling in a high percentile for goal efficiency and goal threat, the 30-year-old proves to have a knack for finding the net when the opportunity presents itself, a skill often overlooked for defenders.
Despite his proficiency in scoring, Lascelles' style of play is characterized mostly by his defensive efforts. Spending quite some time in possession, he seems comfortable controlling the tempo from the back. Yet, metrics provide a mixed picture of his defensive abilities. He may be more prone to fouls - a prominent weakness as he is part of the highest percentile in his position for this aspect. This tendency sees him receiving a near-equivalent number of yellow cards, suggesting a need for greater discipline in his approach.
His ball recovery and chance creation ratings are noticeably low – indicating that his distribution, creativity, and intuition in regaining possession could be improved. Moreover, he appears less involved in duels and intercepting passes, signifying room for enhancement in his assertiveness on the field. His matches are predominantly played in the midfield third with a decent portion in the defensive third, suggesting a tendency towards deep play and strengthening the defense.
Lascelles may not stand out in the craftier aspects of the game - progressive carrying and passing are merely average. However, his core strengths lie in his ability to threaten the goal as a center back and show resilience in defending - proving integral to Newcastle United's hold in the Premier League. Overall, with a bit more finesse and strategic foresight, Lascelles can further enhance his unique blend of defensive solidity and occasional goal threat, becoming even more of a well-rounded asset to his team.
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Jamaal Lascelles Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Jamaal Lascelles took 6 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.75, averaging 0.12 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 1 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: 1 goals from 5 headed attempts. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.