In this scout report on NEC Nijmegen's Koki Ogawa, the 27-year-old Japanese striker stands out for his direct and incisive approach in attack. With a notable penchant for goal-scoring opportunities, Ogawa registers high in both expected goals (xG) and actual shots per 90 minutes, underlining a strong goal threat despite infrequent involvement in build-up play. His exceptional ability to find high-quality scoring chances is, however, tempered by a lack of goal efficiency, suggesting room for improvement in finishing. Notably, Ogawa's style of play is characterised by minimal touches, lending him an economical edge as he navigates defences to capitalise on his limited chances. Interestingly, he's not just a poacher; his assist potential, backed by an impressive expected assists (xA) metric, suggests a player capable of creating alongside scoring. Nonetheless, his lower rankings in progressive carrying and passing reveal areas for growth in bringing the ball forward and linking play. Overall, Ogawa's direct approach, combined with his strategic positioning and knack for crafting opportunities, marks him as a potent yet sometimes underutilised asset in NEC Nijmegen's attacking line-up.
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Koki Ogawa Shot Summary
In the 2024-2025 season, Koki Ogawa took 49 shots, scoring 7 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 8.13, averaging 0.17 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 5 goals from 23 shots. A 21.74% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 9 shots. A 11.11% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 17 headed attempts. A 5.88% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
