Ike Ugbo - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€3.00M

Height

186cm

Weight

77kg

Nationality

Canada

Next League Match

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland (H)

28 February 2025

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Ike Ugbo Scout Report

Ike Ugbo, the Canadian striker donning Sheffield Wednesday's colours, presents a curious enigma in the 2024-2025 Championship season. His style of play is markedly pragmatic; he smartly conserves his efforts with sporadic touches. Yet, when he does get involved, he's surprisingly efficient at setting up opportunities, boasting a strong xA, despite fewer overall touches. His ability to retain possession is commendable, although his goal threat and overall conversion rates are worryingly low, clearly reflected in his bottom-tier goal efficiency and goal threat stats. Unlike many forwards, Ugbo rarely carries the ball progressively, potentially pigeonholing him into a finisher's role without the final product to back it up. While his ball retention shows promise, the ineffectiveness in other key attacking stats highlights a need for development in areas like dribbling and shot accuracy. At 25, Ugbo's got experience under his belt, but to cement his standing as a reliable striker, he'll need to amplify his influence, becoming a more dynamic presence in the final third. This scout report underscores his need to evolve beyond a mere link-up player to a consistent net finder.

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Ike Ugbo Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Ike Ugbo took 22 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 4.07, averaging 0.19 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 13 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 6 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.21 xG per shot.