M'Bala Nzola - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€8.00M

Height

185cm

Weight

79kg

Nationality

Angola

Next League Match

Nantes vs Lens (A)

23 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

50.6%

3+ Goals:

28.3%

Clean Sheet:

27.8%

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M'Bala Nzola Scout Report

M'Bala Nzola, the Angolan striker spearheading Lens' attack in Ligue 1, exhibits a classic striker’s profile with a notable inclination towards high-impact moments. His goal threat is exceptional, ranking amongst the best in the league for goals per 90 and xG, indicating a potent knack for finding scoring positions and converting chances efficiently. This goal efficiency stands in stark contrast to his shaky ball recovery and progressive passing, underscoring a tendency to stay forward rather than drop deep into playmaking or defensive phases. Nzola thrives as a direct and decisive presence in the final third, evident from his high shots per 90 and respectable shot accuracy. Though his ball retention sits around the median, his playing style is built more on disrupting defences with sheer goal-oriented prowess than meticulous build-up play. There’s an element of unpredictability with his successful dribbles, enabling him to create chances despite not being heavily involved in the build-up phase, as seen in his mid-range chance creation and assists stats. However, his moderate pass accuracy suggests room for refinement in distributing the ball under pressure. In this scout report, Nzola's efficiency highlights him as a traditional striker, whose primary instinct is relentlessly aimed at goal-scoring rather than orchestrating play, making him a potent yet specialist asset for Lens’s attacking arsenal.

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M'Bala Nzola Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, M'Bala Nzola took 42 shots, scoring 6 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 8.67, averaging 0.21 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 2 goals from 9 shots. A 22.22% conversion rate. 0.26 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 4 goals from 24 shots. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 9 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.