In this scout report, we focus on an experienced hand in the center of the midfield: Jordan Veretout. Presently dominating for Marseille in Ligue 1, Veretout shows particular strength in chance creation and progressive passing, standing out among his peers in this regard with his superior vision and accuracy.
While Veretout exhibits a commendable threat near the goal and shows impressive ball recovery skills, his style of play is not without weaknesses. A troubling aspect is his poor ball retention stats — it suggests a slight lack of composure under pressure, which is underscored by his below-average pass accuracy per 90 minutes.
His low dueling percentages indicate possible physical shortcomings, with aerial duel win percentage particularly concerning, hinting at a vulnerability opponents could exploit in set-piece scenarios. His low interception and fouls committed rate could suggest a lack of bite and assertiveness, traits expected in a defensive midfielder.
Veretout’s activity distribution shows a player expected to contribute predominantly in the middle of the pitch, with less emphasis on the defense or attack. His player stats of xA per 90 and xG per 90 comfortably outperform his stats for touches, meaning Veretout tends to be quite direct in his approach, maximizing opportunities when in possession.
Despite certain limitations, Veretout's real magic shines in his chance creation and aerial prowess — making him a valuable asset in unlocking defenses and providing cover for his team's backline.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Jordan Veretout took 36 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.9, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 29 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 6 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 100.0% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
