Scout report on 27-year-old striker, Dennis Eckert, underscores his key strengths and possible areas for improvement. Playing in Belgium’s Pro League A with Union St.Gilloise, his formidable ability to retain possession is evident, placing him in the top 4% amongst his peers. This, combined with his excellent showing in progressive passing, suggests a player who's not just comfortable with the ball at his feet but also adept at giving incisive forward passes. He offers a substantial threat in the final third with his goal and assist rates showcasing an obvious talent for both scoring and setting up others. This skill invariably translates to his high xG and xA stats, which confirm his proclivity to create goal scoring opportunities per match. Eckert also shines in aerial duels, ranking in the top 20%.
On the flip side, there are facets of his game that could use some refining. The striker's surprisingly low ball recovery rate suggests a player who might struggle in high-pressing systems; lack of interceptions and high foul rate further emphasize this point. Similarly, his duel success rate is worryingly low, hinting at a potential lack of physicality or defensive aptitude in his style of play. His incredibly low success rate in dribbles per match is also a cause for concern, indicating a possible limitation in one-on-one encounters.
Eckhert's display of having minimal touches but high goal threat raises the question if this aggregates his direct attacking style. Majority of his possession comes in the attacking third, attesting to his role as a prime enforcer in the attacking line. Despite these shortcomings, Eckert, with his goal creation stats paints the picture of a striker who's prolific and direct, but could increase his overall influence with improved ball recovery and defensive contributions.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Dennis Eckert took 49 shots, scoring 8 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 8.61, averaging 0.18 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 5 goals from 27 shots. A 18.52% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 9 shots. A 22.22% conversion rate. 0.21 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 13 headed attempts. A 7.69% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
