Victor Osimhen, at just 25, has developed into a compelling striker for for SSC Napoli. He's peerless when it comes to his xG (expected goals) per 90 minutes and is in the top 5% of Serie A strikers for both goal threat and goals per 90 minutes, making him a devastating predator in the penalty box undergoing an exceptional season. His progressive carrying ranks highly too, suggesting he's a player capable of driving Napoli forward.
However, a glaring pitfall of his game is uncovered in the disturbingly low pass accuracy per 90 minutes, which languishes in the bottom 2% amongst his counterparts. Also worth considering is his progressive passing which scrapes the lower fifth of the lot – an area expected to be a key virtue in today's striker. In terms of chance creation, Osimhen barely surpasses the average, indicating some room for growth.
It's clear that while Osimhen has firmly established himself as a bonafide goal threat, driving Napoli's attack, his link-up play - particularly his passing accuracy - requires immediate improvement. Despite these chinks, the Nigerian International has made considerable strides in Serie A, affirming his status as an indispensable asset for Napoli's offense. His current form and threat in front of goal is an omen for opponents and any improvements to his link-up play could turn him into one of the world's premier strikers.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Victor Osimhen took 90 shots, scoring 15 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 15.4, averaging 0.17 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 10 goals from 57 shots. A 17.54% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 7 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Headers: 5 goals from 26 headed attempts. A 19.23% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
