Randal Kolo Muani, the 25-year-old striker for Paris Saint-Germain, stands out as a robust forward and remarkably effective assistant in Ligue 1 this season. His ability to dribble and progress the ball up the field is noteworthy, placing him among the top 7% of players in Ligue 1 - an extraordinary strength that allows him to wreak havoc on enemy defences. Kolo Muani also ranks in the top 20% for his goal threat and ranks incredibly high in assists per 90, placing him in the top 4% of players. His efficiency in chance creation and goal positioning speaks volumes of his deadly instincts in the 18-yard box.
However, Kolo Muani's principal flaw lies in his low ball retention and recovery rates, ranking in the lower 40% and 30% respectively, indicating a need for improvement in his ability to protect the ball and regain possession. Furthermore, his below-median 'xG per 90' and alarmingly low 'shots per 90' stats suggest that he may not be fully capitalising on his goal-scoring opportunities.
Despite ageing out of his early 'high-potential' years, Kolo Muani has undoubtedly established himself as a dynamic, lethal asset for Paris Saint-Germain, who can turn the tide of a game with his aggressive ball carries and precise assist-making. Yet there's room for growth; improved ball retention and a more continuous threat on goal could elevate him to one of the best strikers in the world.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Randal Kolo Muani took 22 shots, scoring 6 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 6.02, averaging 0.27 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 4 goals from 15 shots. A 26.67% conversion rate. 0.33 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 4 shots. A 50.0% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
