Andreas Christensen Stats for Barcelona
Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Andreas Christensen
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Andreas Christensen Scout Report
Our scout report focuses on the exceptional talents of Barcelona's Danish center back, Andreas Christensen. Known for his steadiness in the defensive half, Christensen is also an unexpectedly potent threat in the offensive zone with a 75th percentile ranking in Chance Creation and an off-the-charts 98th percentile in Assists per 90 minutes. Despite playing in a role that naturally limits his touches, he manages to make them count.
Christensen's style of play is marked by Exceptional Progressive Carrying and Progressive Passing, both landing in the top quarter compared to other La Liga center backs. His pass accuracy, remarkably, is unparalleled in the league, highlighting his exceptional distribution skills.
In addition to being an architect in the build-up play, Christensen also brings significant scoring efficiency to the table with a remarkable 81st percentile in Goal Efficiency and 84th percentile in Goals per 90 – a rare feat for any center back.
In aerial duels, he is a titan with a 92nd percentile ranking, making him an imposing figure at the back. When it comes to ball recovery and interceptions, though, his performances are average at best, hinting at an area for improvement in his defensive game.
Despite his impressive defensive and attacking prowess, Christensen's hefty foul count, ranking in the 73rd percentile, is a notable concern. Combined with his lower-than-average Duel Win percentage, this suggests a player who can sometimes rely too much on physicality at the expense of clean and clever defending.
Overall, Christensen's player stats reveal a defender with a unique blend of defensive solidity and offensive flair seldom seen in La Liga's centre-back echelons. His strengths considerably outweigh his weaknesses, making him a vital asset for Barcelona.
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Andreas Christensen Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Andreas Christensen took 12 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.03, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 5 shots. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 7 headed attempts. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.