Kayden Jackson, a seasoned winger for Ipswich Town in the Championship, possesses commendable strengths as well as some definite areas for improvement. As a goal threat, Jackson ranks astoundingly high - in the top 16% of his peer group - thanks to his impressive 72.73% of goals per 90 minutes. His ability to place himself strategically and convert chances is further accentuated with his assist rate, standing at an extraordinary 94.81%.
However, his passing game quite markedly lets him down, as indicated by his pass accuracy resting at a lowly 3.9%, and his ability to initiate progressive passing languishes at a measly 1.3%. Jackson, being less efficient in progressive carrying (33.7%) and chance creation (9.1%), does hamper his playing style somewhat, considering the pivotal role those qualities play for a typical right winger. On the other hand, his 68.83% successful crosses showcases his ability to deliver into the danger areas.
Aged 30, Jackson appears to have honed his forward abilities through experience, but must seek to significantly improve his passing abilities and ball retention to upgrade his game. His football journey offers a telling reminder of the importance of embracing a balanced playing style, particularly for roles requiring a mix of scoring ability and creative distribution.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Kayden Jackson took 8 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.38, averaging 0.17 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 4 shots. A 50.0% conversion rate. 0.26 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
