For this scout report, we bring focus on the versatile frontman, Marco Túlio, presently spearheading the attack of Kyoto Sanga FC in the J1 League. The 26-year-old Brazilian has been somewhat of an enigma throughout the 2024 season. Predominantly playing as a striker but equally at home either side of the flank, his adaptability is a key strength, evidenced by his exceptional ball carrying ability, landing him in the top third of his peers.
Túlio's chance creation statistic is nothing short of stellar - he ranks in the top 7% of players in his position. His ability to craft opportunity for teammates is truly world-class, mirrored by his remarkable 'expected assists' stats. However, there's an alarming dichotomy when it comes to his goal efficiency. Scoring just sits in the bottom 7% of the league, a clear indicator that Túlio may be better suited to a role crafting chances rather than finishing them.
His ball retention record is equally concerning, residing in the lower quartile. Combined with his modest progressive passing and pass accuracy feats, it suggests Túlio might struggle in possession-based systems. Overall, his game brings a mixed bag of powerful positives and hard-to-ignore flaws; a forward who can open up defences with his creativity but is yet to shine as a consistent goal threat. This pretty much sums up Marco Túlio's stats this season and potential style of play in the future.
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Marco Túlio Shot Summary
In the 2024 season, Marco Tulio took 16 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.15, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 12 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.21 xG per shot.
