Jarne Steuckers Scout Report
In our latest scout report featuring one of Belgium's promising young talents, 22-year-old Jarne Steuckers impresses as an aggressive attacking midfielder for his current team, St.Truiden. Playing predominantly in the Pro League A, his 2023-2024 season stats stand out and speak volumes about his playing style and potential.
Very few of his peers can match Steuckers when it comes to bolting forward with the ball, visually represented by his excellent progressive carrying percentile standing at an elite 97%. His vision on the field should not be underestimated, ranking in the top 10% of players for chance creation and boasting a remarkable xA per 90 record, unrivaled by many in his position.
Steuckers boasts not only good ball retention but marks himself as a high goal threat with commendable goal efficiency, supporting his high percentile in goals and assists per 90 minutes. With these figures, it's clear that when Steuckers have the ball, his attacking instincts kick in, and opponents better beware.
However, despite his exceptional attacking metrics, Steuckers needs to work significantly on his defensive game. His meager percentile in ball recovery, interceptions, duel win percentage, and aerial duel win percentage reflects a player more likely to shine when on the offensive, leaving much to desire on the back foot. When combined with the relatively low fouls committed and yellow cards percentage, it seems clear Steuckers doesn't involve himself much in the physical side of the game.
To sum up, Steuckers is an offensively robust player, constantly looking for opportunities to score or assist. On the downside, his defensive capabilities still pose a question mark, a key area of development he surely needs to address to complete his game. Nonetheless, his impressive player stats indicate that this young midfielder is one to watch for the future.