Matías Vecino - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Central Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€3.00M

Height

187cm

Weight

81kg

Nationality

Uruguay

Next League Match

Milan vs Lazio (A)

02 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

28.2%

3+ Goals:

10.6%

Clean Sheet:

21.9%

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Matías Vecino Scout Report

At 33, Matías Vecino remains a pivotal figure in Lazio's midfield, embodying a nuanced mix of strengths and areas in need of refinement. His play style is marked by an astute vision for chance creation, with player stats reflecting a remarkable ability to set up scoring opportunities, presenting a 97th percentile in terms of expected assists. Vecino's knack for getting forward manifests in a significant goal threat and solid goal efficiency, underpinning his prowess in the attacking third. However, the scout report unveils a stark contrast in his ability to recycle possession, highlighted by a low percentile in progressive carrying and passing. This suggests a limited capacity to transition the ball effectively upfield. Additionally, while his contribution in aerial duels is commendable, his overall duel success rate does detract slightly from his defensive duties, with ball recovery sitting markedly low. While Vecino's passing accuracy leaves something to be desired, his minimal touches combined with high xA signify a direct style of play, frequently opting for decisive, incisive actions rather than prolonged possession. Despite an increased tendency to commit fouls and rack up yellow cards, his interceptions prove he's still capable of reading the game well, maintaining relevance in defensive scenarios. Overall, Vecino might not dominate the midfield physically, but his attacking contributions certainly keep him in Serie A's spotlight.

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Matías Vecino Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Matias Vecino took 11 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.19, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 5 headed attempts. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.