Matt Grimes - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Defensive Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€6.20M

Height

178cm

Weight

69kg

Nationality

England

Next League Match

Oxford Utd vs Coventry City (A)

01 March 2025

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Matt Grimes Scout Report

Matt Grimes, the linchpin of Swansea City's midfield, demonstrates an exemplary command in maintaining possession and dictating play. His stats in ball retention are almost unmatched in the Championship, boasting near-perfect passing accuracy. This knack for keeping the ball is complemented by his progressive passing, enabling the Swans to transition smoothly from defence to attack. Grimes' style of play is very much about control, marked by his elevated touch stats that see him become the conduit through which most of Swansea’s play is channelled. His ability to recover and recycle the ball is top tier, while his chances created make him a constant threat in the engine room, though he’s less involved in the attacking third. Yet, his aerial duels reveal a stark vulnerability, suggesting a reliance on ground battles where he's notably effective. Grimes' goal threat remains minimal, indicative of his deeper role and preference for orchestrating rather than finishing plays. This scout report underscores his invaluable presence and how his play shields the defence while launching incisive midfield movements, making up for his modest goal-scoring prowess and aerial capacity.

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Matt Grimes Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Matt Grimes took 19 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.54, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 17 shots. A 11.76% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.