Lyle Foster - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€15.00M

Height

185cm

Weight

78kg

Nationality

South Africa

Next League Match

Cardiff vs Burnley (A)

04 March 2025

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Lyle Foster Scout Report

Lyle Foster is making waves at Burnley with a somewhat unusual striker profile, as revealed in this scout report. At 24, the South African forward shows a remarkable penchant for progressive carrying and successful dribbling, topping the 90th percentile against his peers, which underscores his ability to advance play with the ball at his feet significantly. His pass accuracy coupled with solid ball retention adds a layer of reliability in possession, crucial for a team looking to build from the back. However, while he excels in assisting opportunities, sitting high in the assists per 90 category, his overall goal threat and efficiency lag, reflecting a hesitance or lack of finishing finesse in front of the net. Though he peppers the goal with a high shot frequency, his low goal-scoring output suggests room for improvement in converting those chances. Foster's style of play leans towards creating space and opportunities for teammates, using intelligent progressive moves and maintaining attacking momentum, but the final touch in front of goal remains elusive.

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Lyle Foster Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Lyle Foster took 31 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.21, averaging 0.1 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 22 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 8 headed attempts. A 12.5% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.