Danilo Cataldi - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Central Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€6.50M

Height

180cm

Weight

69kg

Nationality

Italy

Next League Match

Fiorentina vs Udinese (H)

23 December 2024

Team Probabilities

Win:

61.4%

3+ Goals:

22.4%

Clean Sheet:

52.7%

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Danilo Cataldi Scout Report

In our scout report, we delve into the traits of Danilo Cataldi, the seasoned 29-year-old Central Midfielder from Lazio. Cataldi carries a substantial weight on his shoulders carving out a unique style of play in Serie A. One of his dominant strengths lies in ball retention, where he notably outperforms 92.9% of his peers. Unsurprisingly, with such commendable ball control, he sees a lot of action, sitting comfortably in the upper echelons when it comes to touches and interceptions. In spite of being brash, his higher percentile in accumulating yellow cards is a testament to his aggressive play, he vindicates this with an impressive win rate in both aerial duels and general encounters. A trait that paints a picture of a player unyielding in defense and undaunted by physical play. However, Cataldi's playing style isn't without its blemishes. The storyline unfolds in the attacking department, where his goal threat languishes at the bottom with a woeful 1.8%. The data suggests he's not the player to look to for goals, with his progressive carrying and assists per 90 stats also flagging. However, Cataldi’s contribution isn’t solely measured in goals. His tactical positioning mostly in the midfield third underlines his capacity as a great orchestrator in the middle of the park, although a larger presence in the attacking third wouldn't go amiss. In a nutshell, Cataldi thrives on challenging possession, prioritizing cohesive play over individual flamboyance. His performance, though marred by lackluster offensive stats, is balanced by sturdy defensive output. His value to Lazio is unquestionable, demonstrating admirable fortitude and ball retention necessary to dictate play from the heart of the park.

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Danilo Cataldi Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Danilo Cataldi took 10 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.94, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 3 goals from 8 shots. A 37.5% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.