Joshua Kitolano - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Defensive Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€4.20M

Height

174cm

Weight

64kg

Nationality

Norway

Next League Match

Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II (H)

02 March 2025

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Joshua Kitolano Scout Report

Joshua Kitolano is carving a niche for himself in Eredivisie with Sparta Rotterdam, primarily operating as a defensive midfielder. His style of play is marked by a solid balance between defensive duties and a burgeoning ability to contribute to forward movements. Kitolano excels in ball recovery and retention, ranking comfortably above average, which highlights his effectiveness in retrieving and circulating the ball. However, his player stats suggest an underwhelming goal efficiency, lagging far behind peers, hinting at a need for refinement in finishing capabilities and offensive positioning. Notably, Kitolano's progressive carrying and dribbling are significant assets, enabling him to transition play from defence to attack seamlessly. His moderate success in progressive passing, however, indicates room for growth in unlocking defences with more penetrative distribution. While his duel win rate is just about average, his aerial duel capability is conspicuously low, a glaring gap for someone in his defensive role. Despite those figures, Kitolano contributes to chance creation reasonably well, with assist figures revealing a knack for vital final-third play, and his xG per match suggests he's positioned well to enhance his attacking contributions further. Understandably, his presence is mostly felt in the midfield third, anchoring Sparta's dynamics with his tactical awareness. Overall, Kitolano is a developing talent, and with added emphasis on aerial prowess and goal threat, his scout report signals a promising career trajectory.

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Joshua Kitolano Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Joshua Kitolano took 22 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.98, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 13 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 6 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.