Linton Maina's role at FC Köln, primarily as a left winger, showcases a highly dynamic and effective creator, according to this season's player stats. In a league where creativity can be the difference-maker, Maina's chance creation proficiency stands out spectacularly, leading his peers, which nicely complements his impressive assist tally. His intuitive ball retention abilities are also noteworthy, reflecting poise and intelligence in possession – a critical asset for a winger transitioning through midfield and attacking roles. When it comes to his style of play, Maina's adeptness in progressive carrying and passing signals a player who's confident driving forward with precision, yet there's room for consistency in successful dribbles, indicating potential improvement in taking on defenders directly. While his goal efficiency could be heightened, Maina provides a subtle goal threat, relying on precise positional play and the capacity to assist, rather than just score, underscored by a high xA value per 90 minutes. His overall contribution, widely visible through frequent possessions, highlights an attack-minded winger, direct yet astute, potentially best leveraged with a striker complementing his creative prowess.
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Linton Maina Shot Summary
In the 2024-2025 season, Linton Maina took 41 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.9, averaging 0.1 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 25 shots. A 4.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 15 shots. A 6.67% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 100.0% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.
