James Ward-Prowse, an attacking midfielder for West Ham United, is a proficient creator on the field, reflected in his strong metrics in Chance Creation, Goal Efficiency, and Goal Threat. His ability to catalyze opportunities on the attack is evident in his high percentiles in Assists and his Expected Goals and Assists per 90 minutes - indicating a solid playmaker who routinely sets up scoring opportunities.
However, there are elements of his game that require attention. He has shown weaknesses in his ball recovery and progressive carrying skills, suggesting a player who may struggle to regain possession and drive his team forward under pressure. His defending in one-on-one situations also has room for improvement, which might make him a defensive liability, although these stats may not be of utmost importance considering his designated role on the field.
Ward-Prowse has shown consistent performance with his Duel Win Percentage and Ball Retention rate, reflecting his ability to maintain possession in contested situations. Despite his less than stellar Touches percentile, his efficient utilization of possession is observed through his substantial contributions in setting up and scoring goals.
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James Ward-Prowse Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, James Ward-Prowse took 44 shots, scoring 7 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 6.36, averaging 0.14 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 5 goals from 35 shots. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 4 shots. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.37 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 5 headed attempts. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
