In this scout report, focus is drawn to Fatih Karagumruk's versatile forward, Güven Yalçın. Despite a modest season tally for goals and assists, his player stats reveal impressive facets to his style of play. Particularly commendable is his progressive carrying, where he is in the foremost percentile among Süper Lig strikers. This exemplifies his ability to transition the ball forward effectively, undeniably a valuable asset in a striker.
Yalçın's competitive edge also lies in his successful dribbles, an area where he outshines most peers. These high-frequency, efficient advancements contribute notably to his overall potency in his team's attacking play. His assist rate is another strength, proving him not just a threat in front of goal, but a supportive link in the chain that leads there.
However, his goal threat metric sheds light on a sizeable chink in his armour. Despite his superior carrying, the direct threat he poses on goal is well below average for his position - a potential stumbling block to being recognized among the league's top marksmen. Similarly, his shot making numbers, both in terms of sheer volume and on-target accuracy, could use improvement.
As is, Yalçın's playstyle seems more akin to a creative force than a conventional goal-scoring striker. His star may shine brighter by further refining his shooting efficacy to complement his existing playmaking prowess.
Güven Yalçın Key stats
Güven Yalçın Career Trend
Güven Yalçın Shot Maps
Güven Yalçın Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Güven Yalcin took 57 shots, scoring 9 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 5.74, averaging 0.1 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 5 goals from 19 shots. A 26.32% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 3 goals from 24 shots. A 12.5% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 14 headed attempts. A 7.14% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
