Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Joe Williams
Player Bio
Position
Central Midfielder
Next League Match
Norwich
vs
Bristol City
(A)
09 November 2024
Joe Williams Scout Report
In this scout report, we see that Joe Williams of Bristol City is a central midfielder with a strong defensive predisposition. His standout strength is his remarkable ball recovery ability, ranking in the top 17.5% of players in the same position in the Championship. He evidently flourishes off the ball, showing intelligent anticipation and aggressive pressing - traits possibly evident in the relatively high percentiles for recoveries and interceptions.
However, Williams seemingly struggles with aspects related to direct attacking output. Despite having possession fairly often, indicated by the 73.95% percentile for touches, his involvement in creating attacking opportunities is rather subpar. His goal efficiency and threats are amongst his weakness, falling in the bottom quarter of his peers. He rarely carries the ball into progressive areas and doesn't seem to consistently create chances for his team.
In terms of passing, Williams has decent accuracy, yet his real prowess is apparent in his long-range or progressive passing, suggesting a player who is adept at switching play and initiating attacks from deep positions. His physicality is also key to his style of play, with above-average aerial duel success rate which could point to him being effective in set-pieces.
On the less flattering side, Williams tends to commit a lot of fouls leading to frequent yellow cards. His inability to retain the ball could potentially disrupt the flow of his team's game and offer the opposition unnecessary attacking impetus. Additionally, Williams' proficiency in the attacking third is limited, as he is barely seen in the attacking penalty area. His player stats: goals per 90 and assists per 90, demonstrate a player who despite his defensive strengths, could benefit from an upgrade in his attacking performance.
Joe Williams Senior Career
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Joe Williams Shot Summary
In the 2024-2025 season, Joe Williams took 3 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.09, averaging 0.03 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.02 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.