At age 37, Cristhian Stuani still remains a formidable force in La Liga as Girona's combative centre-forward. Despite an age-defying career, his percentile statistics reveal a player with some evident strengths and weaknesses. He is a remarkable goal threat as suggested by his unparalleled 100% in this category, corroborated by his shots at 97.78% and his off-the-chart assists per 90 minutes.
However, he appears slightly antiquated for modern attacking football that demands creative and progressive play, reflected by his low progressive carrying and passing rates - a meagre 4.35% and 2.17% respectively.
His impeccable ability to ward off defenders in one-on-one encounters (93.47%) and his impressive defending in the penalty area (91.30%) speak volumes about his defensive prowess. He shines in aerial battles with a win rate of 84.44%, and his larger share of touches in the defensive third (97.78%) and defensive penalty area (100.0%) aligns with his defensive skill set.
However, his low ball retention (15.22%) may cost turnovers that could be exploited by opponents. Furthermore, his limited share of touches in the attacking third (20%) suggests a less constructive role in initiating attacks.
Stuani, therefore, presents as a seasoned striker with an uncanny knack for goal-scoring, a stolid defender in his hold up play but falls short as a progressive attacker.
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Cristhian Stuani Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Cristhian Stuani took 34 shots, scoring 9 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 10.1, averaging 0.3 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 5 goals from 11 shots. A 45.45% conversion rate. 0.32 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 4 goals from 8 shots. A 50.0% conversion rate. 0.47 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 15 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.19 xG per shot.
