Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Jamie Allen
Player Bio
Position
Central Midfielder
Next League Match
Sunderland
vs
Coventry City
(A)
09 November 2024
Jamie Allen Scout Report
In this scout report, we'll be delving into the playing style and stats of Jamie Allen, the central midfielder for Coventry City, currently ranked in the Championship league for the 2023-2024 season. At 29, his performance is on par with players in the same position and league.
A critical facet of Allen's game that hits strikingly high is his 'Goal Threat' and 'Progressive Carrying', lurking in the top 15% among his peers. This indicates his strength at being a dangerous presence in the box and his exceptional ability to drive the ball forward, which dovetails nicely with his secondary position as an attacking midfielder.
Allen's creative output paints a somewhat mixed picture. His 'Progressive Passing' and 'xG per 90' shine bright among the metrics in the top 35%, implying that he has a good eye for a decisive pass and a knack for finding himself in scoring scenarios. However, his relatively low 'Chance Creation' and 'Assists per 90' percentile suggests there's potential for improvement in creating opportunities for his teammates.
Looking at the 'Ball Retention' percentile, it's evident that Alan has a near-average ability to retain the ball under pressure, but his lackluster 'Ball Recovery' and 'Duel Win%' reveal a weakness in recovering the ball and winning duels, respectively. These areas of improvement hint towards potential limitations in the defensive part of Allen's game.
For possession area, Allen sits comfortably orchestrating from the midfield third area, suggesting his influential role in dictating the team's tempo. However, his relatively lower activity in both the attacking and defensive thirds, along with a low 'Touches' percentile, insinuates at his lesser involvement in both ends of the pitch.
In conclusion, Jamie Allen stands out as a forward-focused midfielder with exceptional carrying ability and a promising eye for a killer pass, albeit with room for improvement in his defensive positioning and dueling prowess. His style of play adds a goal-scoring threat from midfield, making him a valuable asset for Coventry City.
Jamie Allen Senior Career
Jamie Allen Career Trend
Jamie Allen Shot Maps
In the 2023-2024 season, Jamie Allen took 11 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.75, averaging 0.16 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 8 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 100.0% conversion rate. 0.89 xG per shot.