In our latest scout report, we're taking a closer look at Denis Drăguș, a 24-year-old striker currently plying his trade in the Süper Lig with Gaziantep FK. Acting as both the talisman and a persistent and ruthless goal threat for his side, Drăguș has exhibited impressively high performance metrics that set him apart from other league forwards.
Among notable areas, Drăguș' ball recovery capabilities are extraordinary, sitting comfortably in the top 6% of strikers in the league. His talent for carrying the ball progressively stands even higher. He's a phenomenal dribbler, top in his league's percentile, making him a true nightmare for defenders to deal with when he's in full flight.
His chance creation, goal threat, shots per 90, and shots on target per 90 are all in the top tier, making his style of play effective and efficient. However, it would be remiss not to address some areas in need of improvement. His ball retention leaves much to be desired, as does his modest approach to progressive passing.
While his goal efficiency may be considered average, this aesthetic drawback doesn't diminish the promise he shows, with a tantalising future ahead of him. Drăguș is, as the stats corroborate, a willing and dependable contributor to his side's attacking efforts, and a player who's clearly all about netting those crucial goals. The great promise he's shown already at such a young age will undoubtedly make for an exciting career progression ahead. We'll be closely following his future developments.
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Denis Drăguș Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Denis Dragus took 105 shots, scoring 14 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 13.72, averaging 0.13 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 11 goals from 76 shots. A 14.47% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 14 shots. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 15 headed attempts. A 6.67% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
