Barry Bannan - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Central Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€240.00K

Height

169cm

Weight

60kg

Nationality

Scotland

Next League Match

Sheffield Wednesday vs Bristol City (H)

22 January 2025

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Barry Bannan Scout Report

In this scout report, Sheffield Wednesday's Scottish stalwart Barry Bannan stands out as a central midfield maestro whose ability to thread progressive passes is practically unparalleled in the Championship (95.83%). Aged 34, Bannan reveals a superior understanding of the game, effortlessly dominating the midfield third (53.93%) where he sees the ball most frequently. His strong duels win percentage (87.39%) coupled with relentless recoveries (84.03%) underscore his tenacity, making him a formidable adversary in the pitch's heart. His admirable ball recovery (75.83%) and retention skills (66.66%) suggest that he's the engine that keeps Sheffield ticking, his touches percentile (74.79%) showing his importance in commanding possession. However, the Scot isn't all grit; there's creative nous as well, as evidenced by his healthy chance creation percentile (53.33%) and xA per 90 (73.95%). Conversely, Bannan's statistics hint at some low numbers. His goal threat and progressive carrying (both below 16%) are stark reminders that his playing style leans more towards crafting opportunities rather than finishing. His goal efficiency (27.50%) and xG per 90 (21.85%) echo this sentiment. Despite his aggression, as evidenced by a high percentile figure for yellow cards (66.39%), Bannan rarely gives away cheap fouls with a disappointingly low rating for fouls committed (13.45%). During this twilight stage of his career, this resolute midfielder relies more on his tactical nous than physicality, proving an invaluable asset to his team. Bannan exemplifies a no-nonsense midfielder working effectively behind the scenes, orchestrating play, and tirelessly covering ground.

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Barry Bannan Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Barry Bannan took 29 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.99, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 4 goals from 29 shots. A 13.79% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.