Charles De Ketelaere, the 23-year-old Belgian in Atalanta, has been making waves in Serie A with his impressive performances. A versatile player, his main position is as a striker but can also adapt to an attacking midfield role or even serve as a right winger. With superb endurance and game presence, reflected in his 34 matches and 2026 minutes played, De Ketelaere has stamped his mark impressively across a range of vital metrics.
His unrivalled ball recovery at 100% percentile showcases a level of grit and tenacity that is second to none. Coupled with solid ball retention (69%), he’s proven to be a significant asset in maintaining team possession and dictating game pace. Yet, it's his brilliance in chance creation (93%) and progressive passing (98%) that truly underlines his importance in Atalanta’s attacking dynamism.
De Ketelaere’s numbers aren’t just about creating opportunities, he’s also a keen finisher, boasting a high goal efficiency percentile of 93%, backed by a solid goals-per-90 rate of 76%. He shows solid consistency too, with an xG per 90 of around 45%.
However, despite his stellar performance in various aspects, De Ketelaere's goal threat (44%) and shots-per-90 (25%) appear to be areas that need improvement. Despite a generally potent presence in front of the goal, the low frequency and threat of his shooting suggests room for improved aggressiveness and decision-making within the 18-yard area.
Over all, De Ketelaere is a young prodigy, marking his name in the game early on with compelling performances. Sporting a balanced blend of creation and finishing, he is indeed shaping up to become one of Belgium’s prolific exports to the world of football.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Charles De Ketelaere took 45 shots, scoring 10 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 7.08, averaging 0.16 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 5 shots. A 40.0% conversion rate. 0.23 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 6 goals from 30 shots. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 10 headed attempts. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.
