Hidemasa Morita - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Central Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€11.00M

Height

177cm

Weight

73kg

Nationality

Japan

Next League Match

Gil Vicente vs Sporting CP (A)

22 December 2024

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Hidemasa Morita Scout Report

In our latest scout report, Hidemasa Morita emerges as a central midfielder with a strong defensive foundation and surprising goal threat that has positioned him among the upper echelon of Sporting CP's roster in the Primeira Liga. At 29, he's not exactly a spring chicken, but his experience clearly speaks volumes on the pitch. Operating primarily in the midfield area and demonstrating an elite ability to recover the ball, Morita once again embodies the resilience of the Samurai Blue. With ball recovery ranking in the highly impressive 83rd percentile and recoveries soaring at a stellar 88th percentile, Morita is adept at turning defense into danger for the opposition. Add to this a respectable ball retention ranking, and it becomes apparent that once Morita retrieves possession, he has a knack for keeping hold of it. Conversely, his dexterity with the ball fits hand-in-glove with a 74.24 percentile in assists per 90 minutes, proving Morita isn't just a defensive midfielder but a crucial pivot in Sporting CP's offensive maneuvers. His ability to transition play is mirrored in a commanding 78.78 percentile for progressive passing, showing his capacity to initiate and sustain attacking threat. In the realm of goal efficiency, however, Morita's style of play demonstrates a clear weakness. Despite high goal threat percentile, his efficiency languishes in the single digits. This discrepancy hints at Morita's attacking prowess not being matched with clinical finishing, a trait often expected in central midfielders. His prioritization of powerful play over finesse can also be glimpsed in his low duel win percentile. In conclusion, Morita is a robust and reliable presence in Sporting CP's midfield, able to recover and retain the ball while creating opportunities for his teammates. Despite his low goal efficiency, Morita's overall influence and consistency render him a crucial player to look out for. If he can deliver a sharper edge in front of the goal, there won't be many midfielders in Liga NOS who can match him.

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Hidemasa Morita Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Hidemasa Morita took 10 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.48, averaging 0.15 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 6 shots. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.17 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.