Jake O'Brien Stats for Everton
Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Jake O'Brien
Player Bio
Nationality
Republic of Ireland
Jake O'Brien Scout Report
Jake O'Brien, the 23-year-old center back sensation from Lyon, is undoubtedly one to watch in the Ligue 1 this season. A Irish international on the rise, it's undeniable that he has a unique flair on the field. O'Brien boasts strengths and weak points in his game that give him a distinctive style of play.
This scouting report will present the insights gained from O'Brien's participation in 27 games in the 2023-2024 season. First, what immediately impresses is his ball retention skills, placing him in the top-tier performance bracket of the league at 86.57%. This shows his adeptness at controlling the ball and the game's flow, a significant asset for any central defender.
O'Brien also shows considerable skill in progressive carrying and wins a considerable number of both aerial duels and regular duels with 74.63% and 67.16% respectively. These stats highlight his physical strength and agility, clearly pivotal in his defensive and midfield play.
However, a notable subject of concern in O'Brien's performance is his lag in ball recovery and progressive passing, scoring merely 23.88% and 26.86%, respectively. This implies a need for improvement in his transformation and distribution.
A frightening statistic though is his interceptions percentile ranking, which sits virtually at the bottom at 1.49%. This raises questions about his positional play and ability to anticipate opposing team's moves.
Overall, O'Brien is a promising player with a substantial presence in the defensive and midfield third, but it's clear he has some elements to work on to become a more comprehensive and dominant center-back. We'll be closely watching his progression in the coming seasons.
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Jake O'Brien Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Jake O'Brien took 18 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.44, averaging 0.19 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 3 shots. A 66.67% conversion rate. 0.54 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 11 headed attempts. A 18.18% conversion rate. 0.15 xG per shot.