Simon Kjær Stats for AC Milan
Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Simon Kjær
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23 November 2024
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Simon Kjær Scout Report
In our scout report on Simon Kjær, the highly experienced Danish central defender, we've noticed particularly interesting facets to his style of play in the 2023-2024 season at AC Milan. Despite being above the typical playing age, his performances in Italy's Serie A are still noteworthy.
Kjær showcases robust ball retention skills, putting him comfortably within the top 10% of his defensive peers – an important facet in a league that often revolves around possession play. He also stands out for his chance creation and progressive passing, positioning him in the top quarter for these metrics. This suggests an ability to not only retain the ball but also instigate attacking moves, which feeds into his commendable record with assists per 90 minutes and expected assists per 90.
Despite this, two areas of concern appear in Kjær's defensive game. His aerial duels win rate and his low recovery numbers, positioning him around the middle or below among players of the same position in the league. Furthermore, Kjær exhibits a tendency to commit fouls, reflected by his lower percentile in this area, and picking up yellow cards – a potential Achilles heel for a central defender.
In terms of player activity and possession, Kjær spends a majority of his time in the midfield and defensive thirds, indicative of a conventional ‘stay-at-home’ style defender who prioritizes solidity. Yet, his highly positive attacking metrics should not be overlooked. Kjær does more than just blunt opponent attacks; he acts as a springboard for his own team's offensive forays.
In conclusion, despite a few defensive wrinkles, Simon Kjær's stats paint him as an adept ball-play defender providing exceptional value in both defensive solidity and initiating attacks.
Simon Kjær Career Trend
Simon Kjær Shot Maps
In the 2023-2024 season, Simon Kjær took 6 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.49, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 6 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.