José Fonte - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€100.00K

Height

187cm

Weight

81kg

Nationality

Portugal

Next League Match

Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Casa Pia AC (A)

02 March 2025

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José Fonte Scout Report

José Fonte's presence at the heart of Casa Pia AC's defence is a testament to both his experience and perhaps a cunning adaptation of his playing style. At 40, Fonte primarily commands the defensive third, a role befitting his seasoned approach and grounding instincts. The veteran defender possesses a pragmatic style—not overly reliant on ball retention or progressive passing, with his distribution ranking notably below that of his peers in the Primeira Liga. His contribution largely derives from his interception skills, where he displays above-average anticipation, vital for thwarting opposition advances. However, Fonte's age seems to reflect on his aerial abilities, significantly below the competitive mark, which raises questions about his effectiveness against physically dominant forwards. Furthermore, his frequent bookings indicate a robust defensive style that sometimes veers towards the rough. Interestingly, his moderate foul percentage shows a level of discipline when engaging opponents. Offensively, Fonte's touch is minimal and unlikely to influence play further upfield, with an overwhelming portion of his play in the defensive sector. His defensive metrics, especially ball recoveries, indicate an astute sense of positional play, compensating for any waning physical attributes. Though certainly past his peak, Fonte's accumulated wisdom continues to offer Casa Pia an edge in the realm of defensive diligence.

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José Fonte Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, José Fonte took 6 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.48, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 5 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.