At 22, Kion Etete is demonstrating potential in the fiercely competitive Championship stage, donned in the Cardiff City colors. His standout ability lies notably in ball recovery, ranking higher than 58% of his contemporary forwards. This indicates a commendable work ethic off the ball – crucial for modern strikers. His goal efficiency and ball retention hover around the 50 percentile mark, which, while reliable, don't necessarily set him apart.
However, Etete's striking deficiency appears in his deep Underperformance in key forward roles. He is found wanting in goal threat (25th percentile) and below average in chance creation (42nd percentile), signaling a possible issue in finding spaces and shooting opportunities in the box. His dismal progressive passing (13th percentile), and assists per 90 (10.66%) underscore a lack of creation and distribution skills, which could limit overall team productivity.
Etete's low percentile scores for progressive carrying and xG per 90 hint at a striker who may struggle to impose himself in one-on-one situations and convert expected goals. Despite these weaknesses, his youth suggests he has room to grow.
In summation, Kion Etete, while showing sparks of potential, needs to work on his game intelligence and technical skills to establish himself as a dependable name in frontline football in the upcoming seasons.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Kion Etete took 27 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.0, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 18 shots. A 5.56% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 7 headed attempts. A 28.57% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
