Gabriel Veron, the young 21-year-old Brazilian forward with Cruzeiro, has showcased some captivating performances this season. While his capabilities in ball recovery and retention are average, mirroring the 40th percentile against his peers, what makes him stand out is his striking goal threat and efficiency. Scoring a whopping 90th percentile in goal threat and 73.33% in goal efficiency respectively, Veron boasts a predatory instinct in front of goal that is matched by few.
Still, his performances are not without flaws - his statistical representations in chance creation, and progressive carrying and passing are concerning. With below average ratings in these key areas for a winger (13.33%, 26.67%, and 20% respectively), it's evident where his development needs to be focused. His pass accuracy per 90 is also exceedingly low at 10%.
However, Veron is a critical contributor to Cruzeiro. His goals and assists per 90 minutes are commendable, dominating at the 90th and 63rd percentiles respectively. But with extremely low stats in successful crosses and dribbles per 90, linked with high rates of dispossession, it's clear Veron could improve his involvement in build-up play.
In summary, with his killer instinct in front of goal, outstanding goals per match metric, and an impressive assists rate, Veron is an exemplary forward but requires honing in areas such as progressive play and ball handling to truly unlock the full breadth of his potential. Yet at 21, he still has plenty of time to refine these areas of his game and live up to the high standards set by Brazilian footballing legends before him.
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In the 2024 season, Gabriel Veron took 10 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.78, averaging 0.18 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 3 goals from 9 shots. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
