Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for João Palhinha
Player Bio
Position
Defensive Midfielder
João Palhinha Scout Report
João Palhinha, a defensive midfielder for Fulham in the Premier League, showcases an impressive ability to regain possession evidenced by his stellar ball recovery skills and his adeptness in one-vs-one and penalty area defending. In addition, his aerial duels win percentage and overall duel win percentage indicate a noteworthy physical dominance on the pitch. As per his age of 28, it can be inferred that he is in his prime playing years which seemingly resonates with his defensive proficiency.
However, Palhinha's offensive contribution leaves room for improvement. Despite showing decent goal efficiency and a moderate goal threat, his lack in progressive carrying and chance creation could limit Fulham's attacking throughput in the midfield. His pass accuracy also approaches an average percentile, suggesting he may struggle with consistent distribution.
A standout aspect of Palhinha's skillset is his superior goal efficiency in spite of having an average number of touches. Suggesting he could be considered a player who manages to be a direct threat even without having extended possession. Nevertheless, improved ball retention and a higher level of involvement in the attacking phase via progressive passing could elevate Palhinha's overall contribution to the team.
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João Palhinha Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Joao Palhinha took 44 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 3.29, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 25 shots. A 8.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 5 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 14 headed attempts. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.