Mats Wieffer - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Central Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€30.50M

Height

None

Weight

None

Nationality

Netherlands

Next League Match

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Bournemouth (H)

25 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

56.2%

3+ Goals:

28.8%

Clean Sheet:

34.6%

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Mats Wieffer Scout Report

Mats Wieffer is carving out a fascinating niche at Brighton, deploying his acumen as a versatile defensive midfielder who’s equally adept in the central areas. His style of play suggests a player who loves to keep the ball moving, evidenced by a solid ball retention skillset, though his passing accuracy needs sharpening to fully optimise his potential. His goal efficiency is nothing short of remarkable for someone in his role, indicating a knack for popping up in key positions and making those rare chances count, a critical asset in the Premier League's demanding environment. Interestingly, his assist metrics stand out, suggesting he has a keen eye for setting up teammates, even if he's not occupying the attacking third extensively. Despite not being the quintessential ball-winner with an average recovery rate, Wieffer’s aerial prowess is exceptional, winning the vast majority of his duels in the air. Yet, he’ll want to curb his tendency to foul, which is significantly above his peers, as these could disrupt Brighton’s flow and invite unnecessary pressure. Though he’s not the most progressive in terms of carrying the ball forward, his touches indicate a key presence in the midfield, establishing him as a reliable pivot. With room to grow in chance creation and his overall progression game, his current player stats suggest a talent burgeoning with potential, capable of evolving into a midfield maestro who can dictate both tempo and proceedings with greater authority as the season progresses.

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Mats Wieffer Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Mats Wieffer took 5 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.46, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 1 goals from 2 shots. A 50.0% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.