Malik Tillman, at just 22, has begun etching his name as one of the finest prospects in the Eredivisie, wearing his trade as a versatile left-winger and midfield dynamo for PSV Eindhoven. His most striking exploits centre around his supreme capability in retaining possession and creating opportunities. With ball recovery and retention rates in the top 7%, and a staggering chance creation percentile of 96.825, Tillman blends discipline with an attacking flair. His goal efficiency and threat are extremely commendable, ranking in the top 12% and 11% respectively. Further contributing to the team's attack, his assists per 90 mins are off the charts at a whopping 100%, a stat that further cements his elite playmaking prowess.
However, every hallmark carries a caveat. Tillman's progressive carrying exhibits a concerning deficiency; with a disappointing percentile of just under 16%, it indicates a broader lapse in his ability to drive the ball forward. Another frailty hides in his low percentile of successful crosses, a paltry 19.35%, arcing questions over the quality of his wide play. While these are areas for improvement, they don't overshadow his other extraordinary metrics. Such balanced representation of defensive grit and refreshing inventiveness upfront substantiate Tillman as a thrilling prospect to watch. Given his tender age, his potential for growth is immense.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Malik Tillman took 10 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.76, averaging 0.18 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 4 shots. A 50.0% conversion rate. 0.26 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.21 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.
