Florian Sotoca - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€3.50M

Height

187cm

Weight

78kg

Nationality

France

Next League Match

Nantes vs Lens (A)

23 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

50.6%

3+ Goals:

28.3%

Clean Sheet:

27.8%

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Florian Sotoca Scout Report

Florian Sotoca's player stats paint the picture of a seasoned striker who balances traditional grit with flashes of incisive creativity. At 34, he’s as much a seasoned presence as he is a striking force for Lens. Sotoca's playing style is defined by his direct approach in attack, underscored by a remarkable knack for getting shots on target—a phenomenal standout with a strikingly high shot percentile that suggests an aggressive and confident attacker. He’s a formidable aerial presence, winning almost all his duels in the air, making him a significant threat during set-pieces. However, his technical finesse seems to falter under scrutiny. With pass accuracy lingering desperately low, his ball retention stands as a pressing worry. While he creates chances admirably and is reliable for assists, his goal efficiency doesn't quite mirror his xG expectations. In essence, Sotoca’s sporadic brilliance in front of goal is a crucial asset, but it'd benefit further from improved passing and retention. His player activity keeps him heavily engaged in the attacking and midfield thirds, indicating he's central to transitional play. Yet, his defensive contributions and ball recoveries remain limited, suggesting a player whose defensive responsibilities are minimal. As flamboyant on the ball as he might seem with his dribbling, Sotoca’s performances this season sketch out the profile of a direct, aerially dominant attacker, who's more about seizing moments than controlling the game.

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Florian Sotoca Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Florian Sotoca took 30 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.34, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 19 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.15 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 8 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.