Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Mats Rits
Player Bio
Position
Central Midfielder
Next League Match
Cercle Brugge
vs
Anderlecht
(A)
10 November 2024
Mats Rits Scout Report
In this scout report on Mats Rits, his playing style as a central midfielder for Anderlecht in Pro League A is characterized by steadfast reliability more than flashy brilliance. At 30 years of age, Rits is a seasoned player, and his experience shines through in his relatively high level of ball recovery and interceptions, indicating an adeptness for quick turnover and disrupting opponent play.
However, his game is not without weaknesses. His proficiency in moving play forward is on the lower side, whether it's carrying the ball progressively (ranked at a low 18%) or through his passes (ranked at a middling 48%). These stats, combined with a low goal threat and efficiency, suggest a lack of firepower in his offensive contributions.
Interestingly, Rits' play is skewed towards the midfield and less in the attacking and defensive thirds - suggesting a central role in orchestrating play rather than making heavy impact at either end. His dominance in the midfield area also ties in with the fact that he has a high number of touches, summing up his style of play as one of a deep-lying playmaker dictating play from the heart of midfield.
His fairly low duel and aerial duel win percentages do raise concerns about his physical presence on the pitch. On the discipline front, yellow cards and fouls committed fall in an average region, reflecting a balanced aggressive approach. Overall, Mats Rits offers a blend of steadiness and experience, albeit with marginal shortcomings in progressive play, goal threats, and physical duels. Even with these weaknesses, he remains a useful asset for Anderlecht in the Pro League A.
Mats Rits Career Trend
Mats Rits Shot Maps
In the 2024-2025 season, Mats Rits took 4 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.28, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.