Liam Gibbs Scout Report
In our latest scout report, we delve into the player stats of Norwich City's multi-talented Liam Gibbs. At just 21, Gibbs demonstrates enormous promise, particularly in the attacking midfield, but has also displayed competency as a defensive midfielder and striker. However, one aspect that requires immediate attention is his ball recovery, which alarmingly ranks in the inferior 4th percentile. A player with his skill set should be able to reclaim possession more efficiently.
Gibbs showcases a good degree of being able to maintain control of the ball, ranking at 58th percentile in ball retention. His goal threat, too, is satisfactory, featuring in the same percentile. Yet, there's room to amp up his creative prowess as he sits in the modest 31st percentile for chance creation. Considering his multi-faceted position, his overall style of play would benefit significantly from this improvement.
His rate of assists and goal per 90 are remarkably low, hovering around the 8th and 15th percentile respectively, hinting at a need to upscale his contributions to the team's offensive output. Despite possessing the ball less often, indicated by his touch percentile of just over 5%, Gibbs has showcased a direct approach in attack.
The most red-flag-inducing aspect of Gibbs's game lies in discipline, with an astoundingly high yellow card occurrence, putting him in the near-top percentile score of just below 95%. This suggests a frequent breakdown in play which may cost his team at crucial junctures.
In terms of player activity and possession, Gibbs is predominantly active in the midfield third, but his contributions need to be more pronounced in the attacking third. His presence in both the defensive and attacking penalty areas stands at a meagre 3.54%, underscoring a lack of involvement where it perhaps matters the most.
In summary, while Gibbs's core skills demonstrate considerable promise worthy of a Championship contender, addressing weaknesses in recovery, chance creation, discipline, and strategic involvement in the game could propel this young prodigy to new heights.