Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Gonçalo Silva
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In this scout report, we delve into the style of play of veteran center back, Gonçalo Silva. Currently excelling with Farense in the Primeira Liga, the Portuguese defender's stats are highly reflective of his seasoned approach to the game. His prowess in ball recovery ranks impressively within the top quartile of the league. He does an admirable job retaining the ball too, anchoring him slightly above the average. Unquestionably, Silva is the kind of player you trust to do his job effectively. However, as with most players, there are areas of potential improvement for Silva. In terms of chance creation, progressive carrying, and progressive passing, Silva falls on the lower end. These traits are not expected from a traditional center back, but in the modern game, they represent added versatility that Silva seems to lack. Alarmingly, his pass accuracy sits within the bottom 10%, suggesting a need for improved skill in distribution. On the physical side, Silva's duel win percentage is impressive, but his aerial effectiveness is about average. This could potentially be exploited by teams with a robust aerial threat. It's also noteworthy that Silva's fouls committed fall within the bottom 5%, indicating he has a very controlled style of play, avoiding unnecessary fouls - a commendable attribute in the heart of defense. Taking a look at player activity and possession area, it's clear that Silva is a defensive stalwart, with more than half of his interaction happening within his own defensive third. Rarely is he seen drifting into attacking third which is expected, given his primary defensive role. As a seasoned central defender in Portugal's top-flight league, Gonçalo Silva’s play is characterized by disciplined defending and experienced game reading ability, though his ball distribution could use some refinement.
In the 2023-2024 season, Unknown took 0 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0, averaging 0 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
