Maxence Lacroix - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€23.00M

Height

190cm

Weight

88kg

Nationality

France

Next League Match

Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa (H)

25 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

41.7%

3+ Goals:

10.4%

Clean Sheet:

42.7%

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Maxence Lacroix Scout Report

Maxence Lacroix's performance in the 2024-2025 Premier League season with Crystal Palace paints a picture of a robust, defensive-minded centre-back whose primary strength lies in his ability to read the game and recuperate possession efficiently. With ball recoveries and interceptions at the top echelons of his peers, Lacroix demonstrates an exceptional knack for breaking up opposition play, a quality crucial in his native Crystal Palace backline. However, his ball retention and pass accuracy leave much to be desired, suggesting that while he's adept at winning the ball back, distributing it effectively remains a conspicuous area for improvement. His involvement in aerial duels doesn't match the standard expected at this level, potentially highlighting a vulnerability in aerial battles. Despite these weaknesses, Lacroix shows promising offensive instincts with a surprisingly high chance creation for a centre-back, showcasing an eye for initiating attacks, even if his reliance on progressive passes rather than carries suggests a dependency on his passing rather than dribbling to advance play. His playing style appears centred on disruptive, defensive groundwork—a quintessential stopper—but refining his possession and distribution skills could elevate his game in the bustling midfield battle zones.

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Maxence Lacroix Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Maxence Lacroix took 21 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.95, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.02 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 14 headed attempts. A 7.14% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.