Saidou Sow - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€5.50M

Height

184cm

Weight

72kg

Nationality

Guinea

Next League Match

Nantes vs Lens (H)

23 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

26.4%

3+ Goals:

13.8%

Clean Sheet:

15.7%

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Saidou Sow Scout Report

In this scout report on Saidou Sow, the 22-year-old Guinean centre-back for Nantes, his style of play reflects a traditional defensive focus, notably solid in interceptions while showcasing room for growth in several areas. Sow's knack for positioning allows him to excel at intercepting passes, but his underwhelming ability in aerial duels and overall duelling significantly limits his impact in more combative defensive moments. With a commendable proficiency in retaining the ball, Sow displays a composed presence under pressure, though his progressive carrying and passing suggest he struggles to effectively transition play from defence to attack. The young defender rarely ventures forward, predominantly operating deep within his own half, where his touches and positioning skew heavily towards defensive tasks. His moderate pass accuracy complements his style as a cautiously reliable distributor, although there's considerable opportunity for him to boost the dynamism and effectiveness of his offensive contributions. Despite these weaknesses, his youthful age offers promise for development and adaptation, particularly in fine-tuning his duel-winning capabilities and spreading his impact across the pitch.

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Saidou Sow Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Saidou Sow took 5 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.35, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.01 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.