Fred Onyedinma of Luton Town has certainly been an intriguing figure in the Championship this season. Deployed mainly as a left winger, his versatility in occupying various positions on the right-hand side encompasses his adaptable nature and tactical fluidity. However, a keen analysis of the statistical aspects reveals a mixed bag of performances. His progressive carrying prowess stands out in the 55th percentile against his peers, a sturdy strength that showcases an ability to advance play effectively. Onyedinma also performs reasonably well in terms of goal efficiency and assists per 90 minutes, sitting around the middle of the pack.
Unfortunately, his low percentile in some crucial metrics raises questions about his holistic contribution to the team. Most notably, his chance creation and progressive passing are in the worryingly low 6th and 4th percentiles respectively. Such figures underscore a struggling creative ability. This creative deficit is further corroborated by his bleak goal threat - ranked in the bottom third of his peers. Furthermore, his pass accuracy per 90 stats and successful crosses per 90 are alarmingly low, indicating inconsistencies in delivering quality passes and crosses.
Onyedinma's most glaring weakness appears to lie in his frequency of being dispossessed - ranked in the top third of his contemporaries. Such a high statistic presents a significant vulnerability in retaining possession, which can disrupt Luton Town's attacking momentum and potentially expose them to counter-attacks.
Despite the drawbacks, if Onyedinma can tighten up certain aspects of his game, his well-rounded versatility coupled with glimpses of goal efficiency and carrying ability can indeed hold him in good stead. Nonetheless, the current campaign necessitates significant improvements for major breakthroughs in the 27-year-old's career.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Fred Onyedinma took 21 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.82, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 6 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 11 headed attempts. A 18.18% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
