Kristiyan Malinov’s 2023-2024 season with Kortrijk paints him as a reliable, but sometimes reckless, presence in Pro League A's midfield sector. As we dissect this scout report, Malinov stands clear as a stabilizing figure in ball retention, an ability in which he sits amongst the top 3% in his position. His predilection to control the game's tempo from a deeper position is suggested by his activity and possession area stats, with a majority of his involvement unfolding in the midfield third (over 50%). While his creative contributions are decent, our player analysis reveals his limitations in more attack-oriented metrics. Indeed, his somewhat lower percentiles in progressive carrying, and duel win suggest he’s not one to carry his team forward through bustling runs, nor is he the most proficient in winning challenges. Another area of concern is his lackluster aerial dominance, evidenced by his low aerial duels win rate.
On the defensive end, his high interception rate conveys a keen sense for breaking up play, yet the Bulgarian’s discernible weakness lies in discipline - he’s the most-likely player to get booked in the league, touching the 100% mark in terms of yellow cards. Despite this, there is a high level of involvement and commitment from Malinov on the field, as indicated by the above-average number of touches. While Malinov's style of play may not be brimming with flamboyance or attacking dynamism, his strengths in ball retention and defensive nous make him a vital cog in the Kortrijk machinery. His key challenge? Channeling his assertive style without crossing the disciplinary line.
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Kristiyan Malinov Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Kristiyan Malinov took 14 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.63, averaging 0.04 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 7 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 6 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
