Riccardo Sottil, Fiorentina's left winger, is an intriguing player gifted with immense progression abilities, certified by his astounding 100% ranking in Progressive Carrying. With pinpoint control on the ball, Sottil excels in bearing the ball forward and breaking the lines, making him indispensable in counter-attacks and quick transitions. Complementing this ability is his remarkable ball retention, putting him in the top 82.22 percentile of Serie A players. He also shines in creating chances (73.33%) and posing a goal threat (73.33%) which contributes significantly to his tally of assists and goals, finding himself in the top 84% and 63% respectively.
However, Sottil does reveal a weak spot in his game - ball recovery, where he sits in the lower 6.67 percentile. His relative weakness in progressive passing, with a percentile of 22.22%, also shows room for improvement. His susceptibility to being dispossessed is somewhat concerning, with a high 93.18 percentile, suggesting he often loses the ball during play.
In a nutshell, Sottil's speed and precision make him a reliable spearhead for Fiorentina's attacking exploits, but his performance could climb new heights with improved ball recovery and safeguarding against dispossession. At 24, he still has room to hone these areas, potentially unlocking an even higher level of performance in the seasons ahead.
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Riccardo Sottil Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Riccardo Sottil took 34 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.62, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 22 shots. A 9.09% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 9 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
