Wilfried Kanga - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€4.30M

Height

185cm

Weight

76kg

Nationality

Côte d'Ivoire

Next League Match

Oxford Utd vs Cardiff City (A)

26 December 2024

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Wilfried Kanga Scout Report

In this season's scout report, Wilfried Kanga has carved out a unique style of play upfront for Standard Liege in the Pro League A. As the lead Striker with occasional deployment on the left-wing, Kanga plays the game with a fierce cutting edge, demonstrated by his promising Goal Efficiency and xG per 90 that reside well above average, capturing the top third percentile for strikers of his league. His enviable Aerial Duels Win % underscores his athleticism and height advantage, being virtually unmatched airwards and helping provide a distinctive edge in set-pieces. Still, while Kanga is proving himself a lethal finisher, certain facets of his play reflect room for improvement. His Ball Recovery and Interceptions, for instance, languish in the bottom percentile, suggesting a need to boost his defensive contribution. His Progressive Passing and Successful Dribbles per 90 are equally wanting, pointing to a potential bottleneck in his ability to construct plays and penetrate defensive lines. An intriguing part of his profile is his relatively lesser engagement with the ball, deducible from his bottom percentile Touches. Yet, his impressive goal and assist stats suggest an explosive playing style, recognizing his ability to make the most from the limited opportunities, akin to a sniper patiently awaiting the perfect shot. Most notably, Kanga's heat map reveals an attacking inclination, with over half his possession in the attacking third and 21% in the attacking penalty area. Yet, his lower mid-field and defensive engagement show a profoundly specialized striker role rather than a complete forward. With an eye on his stats and the other on his style of play, Kanga emerges as a promising striker, a lurking threat in the opponent's box but with room for improvement in his playmaking and defensive duties.

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Wilfried Kanga Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Wilfried Kanga took 10 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.68, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 2 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.