Henrikh Mkhitaryan Scout Report
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, despite being in the twilight stages of his career at age 35, continues to be a dominant force in Inter's midfield in the Serie A. The Armenian maestro thrives in the heat of the battle - his scout report shows he ranks impressively in the top 10% for ball recovery in his position, suggesting an uncanny ability to regain possession for his team. He's no passenger either - his significant touch count, hovering in the top 30%, shows he's not only involved, but influential in orchestrating the team's rhythm and flow.
His playmaking abilities make him stand out, with a knack for both progressive carrying and passing seen in his top 20% and 25% ranking respectively. This aspect of his style of play is further complemented by his ability to assist his colleagues, ranking in the top 5% for assists- a testament to his vision and unselfish play.
On the flip side, Mkhitaryan's goal efficiency is notably low, sitting in the bottom 10% - scoring is evidently not his strongest suit. However, he makes up for it with a substantial goal threat ranking (65th percentile), suggesting he often finds himself in threatening positions, even if the final, ruthless finish eludes him more often than not.
Predominantly operating from the midfield third (54%) and progressing into the attacking third (31%), Mkhitaryan excels as a central enabler, keeping attacks ticking and danger brewing. He maintains a striking fine balance between aggressive play and discipline, with a duel win percentage in the top 20%, yet yellow card count in the bottom 22%.
Ultimately, while Mkhitaryan may not be the prolific goal-scorer, his relentless ball recovery, knack for chance creation, and unwavering commitment to the engine room, stamp him firmly as an integral asset to Inter's midfield.