Scout report for striker Michy Batshuayi shows the Belgian international has had an outstanding 2023-2024 campaign for Fenerbahce in the Süper Lig. He's no spring chicken at 30, but age has just been a number for this diligent workhorse. Despite an unimpressive display in ball retention and recovery, Batshuayi proved himself to be a deadly cog in the offensive wheel of his squad. He exists in the dreamland of chance creation, being amongst the top 11% of striking talent. However, his ability to capitalize on these opportunities is middling, with a goal efficiency that only surpasses 40% of his peers.
Yet, the numbers don't do Batshuayi justice when it comes to his unparalleled goal threat. He is top of the league, outstripping every other striker when considering goals per 90 minutes, xG per 90 and shots on target per 90. This means that every time Batshuayi steps on the pitch, he is a bona fide danger in front of goal. His progressive passing and assists per 90 are also remarkable, placing him amongst the elite band of strikers who can not only score but also create.
However, on the flip side, Batshuayi’s dribbling ability has been a sore spot in his otherwise remarkable game, meaning he is likely to rely on precise passes to drive his team forwards, rather than take-on challenges himself. His style of play this season underscores that player stats aren't everything, but they certainly paint him as a striker with a lethal eye for the net, an uncanny knack for progressive passes, all while still leaving room for growth in certain areas.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Michy Batshuayi took 49 shots, scoring 12 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 11.38, averaging 0.23 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 11 goals from 33 shots. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.29 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 11 shots. A 9.09% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 5 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
