Jack Taylor Scout Report
In our latest scout report, we turn the spotlight to Ipswich Town's defensive midfielder, Jack Taylor. At first glance, the 25-year-old Irishman might not impress with his ball retention (15.0%) and ball recovery (32.5%) rankings. But dig a little deeper, and his impactful style of play emerges.
Despite not being the most possessive player, Taylor has a fantastic knack for goal scoring. His goal efficiency and goal threat stand at a commendable 70.83% and 74.17% respectively, hinting at a hitherto unconventionally offensive role for a player of his position. On top of this, his progressive passing and carrying maneuver abilities make him a force from deeper areas, rivalling ones traditionally associated with more attacking roles.
However, analysing Taylor's game further, reveals an intriguing anomaly. While he shines in the spheres of goal threat, efficiency and progressive play, his overall match influence dipped proportionally. His positioning majorly in the midfield third (56.38%), alongside a lower than average successful dribbles rate (21.01%), might explain this.
Nonetheless, his playing style exudes a remarkable resilience. Taylor's interceptions percentile (95.8%) is a clear standout among his player stats. This tenacity, combined with his Goal per 90 (81.51%) and XG per 90 (75.63%) percentiles, suggest a certain fearlessness. While this aggressive defensive style provides Ipswich Town a valuable backbone, it does come at a cost. Fouls committed and yellow card percentages are both relatively high at 70.59% and 68.07%, revealing a potential area of improvement for the promising defensive midfielder.
In a nutshell, Jack Taylor embodies a gritty, defensive midfielder with an unusual offensive spark. He shines brightest when intercepting the play and making forward moves. However, his aggression might be toned down a notch to avoid compromising his team’s cohesion.