Having burst into the Championship scene at a tender age of 20, Luis Semedo has delivered a promising performance as Sunderland's frontman. The Portuguese striker's impressive ball retention, surpassing nearly 80% of his peers, stands as a testament to his composure and technical quality in possession. Furthermore, his rating of above 50% in both ball recovery and goal threat demonstrates a commendable all-round game for a striker - something rarely seen at such a young age.
However, it's also evident that Semedo is still a raw talent in need of refinement. His chance creation, goal efficiency, and progressive passing all languish in the lower quartiles. A tally of just 3.28% in goals per 90 minutes, given his position, is especially concerning and is an area where substantial improvement is required.
Semedo's current shortcomings don't overshadow his potential, especially given his commendable xA per 90 and above-average progressive carrying abilities. As a younger player, development is expected, and Semedo is no exception. Time and nurturing could very well mould him into one of the sharpest tools in the Sunderland arsenal. The Championship stage will indeed provide a litmus test for Semedo's abilities, and all eyes will be keen to see how this young prospect's career unfolds.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Luis Semedo took 11 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.67, averaging 0.15 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 8 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.26 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 2 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.15 xG per shot.
