Michael Smith - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€310.00K

Height

193cm

Weight

71kg

Nationality

England

Next League Match

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland (H)

28 February 2025

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Michael Smith Scout Report

At 32, Michael Smith demonstrates an intriguing blend of attributes, making him a notable figure in the Sheffield Wednesday ranks. His style of play is distinctly goal-oriented, underlined by his exceptional knack for chance creation and goal efficiency. Ranking exceptionally high for assists and goals per 90, Smith’s stats reveal a dynamic forward who thrives in orchestrating and executing scoring opportunities. His touches indicate he's heavily involved in play, setting the stage for his high xA figures, which further accentuate his ability to turn possession into practical goal-scoring chances. However, his progressive carrying and passing percentages show room for growth, hinting at a less pronounced role in building up play from deeper positions. Despite his somewhat inconsistent pass accuracy, Smith's directness and high goal threat, supported by frequent shots, underscore his shoot-first mentality. Notably, while he's not inclined to dribble past opponents often, he compensates by being in the right place at the right time, reinforcing his reputation as a pragmatic striker through this scout report. As age edges up on him, his remarkable ability in the final third ensures he continues to be a critical asset for his team.

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Michael Smith Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Michael Smith took 33 shots, scoring 8 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 5.82, averaging 0.18 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 5 goals from 16 shots. A 31.25% conversion rate. 0.23 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 5 shots. A 40.0% conversion rate. 0.28 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 12 headed attempts. A 8.33% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.