At only 21, Côte d'Ivoire's David Datro Fofana has demonstrated considerable promise in Burnley's Bundesliga campaign. Primarily a striker with additional experience on the left flank, Fofana brings a notable attacking flair to the table. His chance creation ability is phenomenal, standing in the top 6% of players in his position, coupled with his progressive carrying ability placing him in the league's upper echelon. Besides, Fofana's vivid attacking emphasis is evident in his activity and possession area statistics, with almost 98% of his touches coming in the attacking third, illustrating his propensity for taking the game to the opponents.
On the flip side, his weak areas currently lie in ball retention and recovery, both at slightly below-average rates. His duel win percentage underperforms significantly, hinting at room to improve physically or in terms of positioning. Additionally, despite a high shot rate Fofana’s goal efficiency lingers at a mere 14%, showcasing inconsistent finishing. However, these shortcomings are potentially surmountable with further development considering his young age.
Arguably, the Ivorian's dominant attacking profile suggests a 'direct in attack' style of play, where he's able to capitalise on fewer touches to craft opportunities—a trait that can be honed to offset his goalscoring inefficiencies. Going by his current trajectory, Fofana represents an exciting prospect provided his weaknesses are addressed through tailored training and experience.
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In the 2023-2024 season, David Datro Fofana took 19 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 4.52, averaging 0.24 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 3 goals from 12 shots. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.21 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.38 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 5 headed attempts. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.
