Junior Messias - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Central Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€3.00M

Height

174cm

Weight

67kg

Nationality

Brazil

Next League Match

Genoa vs Empoli (H)

02 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

51.5%

3+ Goals:

18.6%

Clean Sheet:

41.9%

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Junior Messias Scout Report

At 33, Junior Messias may not be in the flush of youth, but his playing style packs a punch reminiscent of a much younger player. In this scout report for the Serie A 2024-2025 season, it’s clear Messias thrives on progressiveness with the ball, boasting an exceptional ability to carry it forward, eclipsing nearly every peer in his role. His goal threat is palpable, bolstered by impressive conversion stats, hinting at an almost striker-like precision when transitioning from midfield. Yet, his flair for progressive carrying and lethal goal threat come with a contrasting lack of ball recovery and retention, suggesting defensive contributions aren’t his forte. Surprisingly, despite a superb shot-taking ability, his pass accuracy is worryingly low, reflecting an aggressive, risk-taking style of play that's not grounded in meticulous build-up. While his presence in the attacking third is prominent, his participation dwindles defensively, indicating a preference for influencing the game's attacking dynamics over guarding the fort. His ability to contribute some key interceptions stands out, but he struggles in duels, both aerial and ground. As a uniquely gifted player with direct attacking intent, Junior Messias offers Genoa a dynamic, goal-hungry option, albeit with noticeable strategic nuances.

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Junior Messias Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Junior Messias took 12 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.55, averaging 0.21 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 1 goals from 3 shots. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.46 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 8 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.