Josh Eccles - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Defensive Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€7.10M

Height

None

Weight

None

Nationality

England

Next League Match

Derby vs Coventry City (A)

11 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

55.8%

3+ Goals:

21.9%

Clean Sheet:

43.6%

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Josh Eccles Scout Report

Josh Eccles emerges as a pivotal force in the heart of Coventry City’s midfield, exhibiting a versatile style of play that also sees him occasionally slot in as a right wing-back or defensive midfielder. His standout trait is his exceptional prowess in progressive passing, where he ranks among the elite in the Championship with remarkable accuracy, ensuring Coventry's transitions are fluid and incisive. Eccles combines this with solid ball recovery skills, positioning him as a reliable central figure capable of disrupting opposition play effectively. Despite his somewhat middling pass accuracy, which hints at a risk-taking edge, his ability to recover the ball swiftly often mitigates potential drawbacks. Remarkably efficient in front of goal, Eccles displays a significant goal threat, underlined by an impressive goal efficiency and noteworthy aerial duels success, cementing his status as a midfield dynamo able to threaten offensively and defensively. While his dribbling figures lag, suggesting he'll benefit from refining his take-on skills, his overall contribution is accentuated by a knack for touches and assured presence in the midfield zone. An engaging presence in pivotal match moments, Eccles' scout report paints him as a dynamic operator on the ascent, quietly crafting a reputation as a reliable anchor with a potent creative edge in the Championship milieu.

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Josh Eccles Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Josh Eccles took 41 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.79, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 3 goals from 31 shots. A 9.68% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 6 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.