At 24, Aaron Connolly has emerged as a striking force to be reckoned with in the Championship league. Donning the jersey for Hull City, Connolly's forceful presence sees him sitting in the top percentile for goal threat (90.48%) and goal efficiency (77.78%) amongst his peers in the striking role. It's a testament to his strong goal-scoring ability, consistently finding the net at an enviable rate of 91.8 goals per 90 minutes, and showcasing his dangerous potential on the pitch.
In addition to his notable goal-scoring exploits, Connolly also boasts a strong knack for progressive carrying (74.60%), demonstrating his ability to drive the ball forward effectively. However, his progressive passing (17.46%) and pass accuracy per 90 (24.59%) leave room for improvement, indicating a propensity to lose possession in the final-third.
Furthermore, while Connolly stands tall as a goal threat, his assist ratio is alarmingly low, sitting at a mere 10.66% per 90 minutes. Combined with his mediocre chance creation percentile (49.20%), it reveals a slight over-reliance on goal-scoring and a potential weakness in playmaking.
Still, Connolly's robust ball retention percentile (65.08%) confirms his capacity to hold onto the ball. But, his percentile for ball recovery (19.04%) is worryingly low, indicating room for enhancement in his defensive game.
Best recognized for his time at Hull City, his performance has been eye-catching, but the Irish international needs to develop a more all-rounded game to make a significant impact in higher-ranking leagues. Despite these areas for improvement, Aaron Connolly's undisputed goal-scoring ability makes him a potent weapon any club would be thrilled to boast in their attacking arsenal.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Aaron Connolly took 41 shots, scoring 8 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 6.62, averaging 0.16 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 4 goals from 27 shots. A 14.81% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 3 goals from 10 shots. A 30.0% conversion rate. 0.28 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
