Francis Amuzu, the 24-year-old Belgian Left Winger for Anderlecht, stands as an interesting case in the Pro League A. He comes off as both an enigma and a substantial promise, with certain attributes indicating a world-class potential. His ball retention is unparalleled, placing him in the 100th percentile of his peers. That, coupled with his exceptional knack for progressive carrying (also 100th percentile), underscores his ability to successfully shield the ball and exploit spaces in the most adverse conditions against relentless pressure. This same aptitude translates well into his remarkable goal efficiency (82.86%). His regularity in front of the goal is noteworthy, as his 'goals per 90' and 'xG per 90' are both impressively high (over 90% and 82.35% respectively).
However, one glaring weakness can't be overlooked: his ball recovery stands at a modest 5.71%, bringing into question his defensive involvement. Meanwhile, a perplexing conundrum arises considering Amuzu's top-notch 'shots per 90' (100%) and 'successful dribbles per 90' (82.35%), when juxtaposed against his mediocre 'goal threat' (22.86%) and 'progressive passing' (11.43 %). Clearly, he needs to channel his shooting efforts more intelligently and work on his distribution skills.
With his propensity to overwhelm attacking third, Amuzu could ostensibly become a quality winger if he addresses these shortcomings and continues to optimise his evident strengths.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Francis Amuzu took 31 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.52, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 3 goals from 23 shots. A 13.04% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
