Phil Foden is a highly talented right winger for Manchester City with an aptitude for controlling the game. His playing style is characterized by impressive ball retention and accurate passing. Foden stands out for his goal efficiency, suggesting a clinical touch in front of goal, and his high contribution to the team's goal threat. Despite being deployed mainly as a right winger, he has the versatility to perform in various positions including central midfield, attacking midfield, and left wing.
Foden also demonstrates potential as a progressive passer, creating opportunities for his team. His ability to consistently win duels is notable, but he falls short in terms of aerial challenges which may limit his effectiveness under high balls. His one vs one defending is rated as above average, but he may benefit from improvements in his penalty area defending. Despite these areas for improvement, his promising performances at such a young age bode well for a successful career. His directness in attack combined with his high number of touches suggests an aggressive, high-impact style of play that makes him a valuable asset for Manchester City.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Phil Foden took 105 shots, scoring 19 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 10.34, averaging 0.1 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 11 shots. A 9.09% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 17 goals from 91 shots. A 18.68% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.15 xG per shot.
