Téji Savanier Scout Report
Welcome to our scout report on Téji Savanier, a seasoned playmaker with an unmatched knack for creating opportunities. Despite his somewhat low ball retention score, which suggests slight difficulty maintaining ball control, Savanier's exceptional chance creation places him among the elite in this key metric - a significant standout in Ligue 1. His play is richly nuanced, focussing primarily in the midfield third, and then pushing forward into the attacking third, displaying a riveting style of play.
Savanier's player stats also reveal an above-average touch rate, implying ample opportunities for both xG (expected goals) and xA (expected assists). His successful dribbles percentile is impressive, showing a remarkable ability to slip through the opposition and lead an attack.
Now, on to his goal efficiency metric— unfortunately, it's among the lower rankings, revealing a relative infrequency of converting chances into goals. Nevertheless, the seasoned midfielder is a broad threat when it comes to goals per 90, with a sparkly percentile that suggests his chances rarely go to waste. His equally impressive xG per 90 implies a nose for goals, signalling a player with a killer instinct.
In equal measures, Savanier's assists per 90 and xA per 90 stats demonstrate a player with visionary passing. His high progressive passing percentile complements this, hinting at a player frequently involved in moving the ball up the pitch, split-second decision-making and effective link-play. He seems to rule the field with precise artistry, making him a significant asset to Montpellier.
However, Savanier's duel prowess leaves a bit to be desired – both his aerial duels and general duels win percentages are below par. Greater focus in these areas could elevate his overall performance.
In conclusion, while there are a few minor concerns, Savanier's strengths comfortably outweigh these. He embodies a lethal combination: a visionary playmaker and a significant goal threat. His technical abilities, combined with tactical intelligence, make him a player to watch. In him, Montpellier has a midfield maestro par excellence.