Nikola Petković - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Central Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€2.60M

Height

None

Weight

None

Nationality

Serbia

Next League Match

Charlotte FC vs Cincinnati (H)

15 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

25.4%

3+ Goals:

9.4%

Clean Sheet:

20.2%

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Nikola Petković Scout Report

Nikola Petković's role as a central midfielder for Charlotte FC is marked by an intriguing, somewhat paradoxical style of play. His scoring prowess stands out in the player stats, with a formidable goal threat and an impressive goal efficiency that outshines many of his peers in the MLS, making him a direct attacking force. His acute sense of goal-scoring is underscored by his decisive usage of limited opportunities—he's incredibly efficient when he pulls the trigger, boasting one of the highest shot rates. However, this directness in attack is met with significant weaknesses. His passing game leaves much to be desired, evidenced by staggeringly low pass accuracy and progressive passing metrics. As such, Petković’s inability to retain possession or contribute to build-up play becomes apparent, placing him in the lower percentile for both ball recovery and retention. While his attacking flair cannot be denied, his vulnerability in duels and an astonishingly high frequency of fouls committed suggest a lack of composure when off the ball. His playing style feels unbalanced: he thrives in a final-third role, yet his midfield responsibilities often expose a harsh disparity between his attacking instincts and his defensive duties. This scout report highlights a young Serbian talent whose raw attacking potential is clear but who's crying out for refinement and tactical maturity, particularly in passing and defensive contributions.

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Nikola Petković Shot Summary

In the 2024 season, Nikola Petkovic took 13 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.21, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 1 goals from 12 shots. A 8.33% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.