Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Kevin De Bruyne
Player Bio
Position
Attacking Midfielder
Next League Match
Manchester City
vs
Tottenham
(H)
23 November 2024
Team Probabilities
Kevin De Bruyne Scout Report
Kevin De Bruyne remains a formidable asset in the attack as the season unfolds, despite his age. Performing as an Attacking and Central Midfielder for Manchester City, De Bruyne's genius shines through in his chance creation abilities, a trait aligning him with the Premier League's most inventive players. His proficiency in progressive carrying and passing underscores his adeptness at moving the ball upfield and manufacturing scoring opportunities for his team. The Belgian's ability to retain possession leaves room for improvement as he tends to lose possession more than other players. Additionally, his defensive capabilities, particularly in one-on-one situations, are limited.
What stands out about De Bruyne is his unparalleled contribution to goal-scoring opportunities for his team, as evidenced by his exceptional assist and expected assist statistics. Despite not being a forward, his goal threat and efficiency are considerably high, indicating his tendency to find the back of the net. As a versatile midfielder, his aerial duel wins are impressive, but his overall duel-winning percentage raises concerns. Despite operating more in the attacking realm, De Bruyne also shows noteworthy defensive duties within the penalty area.
His contributions are heavily tied to his ability to keep in possession, demonstrating frequent touches and significant shot-taking capabilities. Though, he might not be the best at ball recovery, it seldom affects his impressive productivity in the offensive half. In sum, De Bruyne's brilliance in creating and converting goal opportunities largely outweighs his defensive and ball retention gaps.
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Kevin De Bruyne Shot Summary
In the 2024-2025 season, Kevin De Bruyne took 15 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.25, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 11 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 4 shots. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.17 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.