Francesco Caputo, the veteran Italian striker, is a testament to age-defying performance in Serie A. Despite his advanced age of 36, he remains a vital asset for Empoli over the 2023-2024 season, proving himself particularly exceptional in a key trait for his position - Ball Retention, scoring in the 94th percentile. His ability to hold onto the ball under pressure and keep play alive, in combination with his above-average progressive passing, contributes significantly to Empoli's attacking play. However, old-age limitations are quite clear, especially in areas such as Ball Recovery and Chance Creation, where he finds himself at the lower end of the percentile rankings (5.45% and 12.73% respectively).
His goal efficiency and threat appear to be just above average, placing in approximately the mid-30s percentile, while his assists per 90 and xA per 90 show he provides limited creative output. His performance in the goal per 90 and xG per 90 metrics reveal that his ability to convert chances falls in the lower quartile, and his shot rate is notably low at just 5.45%.
In conclusion, while Caputo's peerless ability to retain the ball stands out, his sub-par recovery and creation exposes his age and can limit Empoli's progression in the attacking phase. Still, his consistent performances are a testament to his longevity and continued value to the team. His very low shot rate represents a clear weakness but could also be interpreted as an efficiency measure, scoring with fewer shots. Despite this, it's evident Empoli will need to plan for his impending retirement and identify a successor who can bring a fresher and more vibrant attack.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Francesco Caputo took 23 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.44, averaging 0.15 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 11 shots. A 18.18% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 6 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 6 headed attempts. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
