Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Ko Itakura
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Borussia Mönchengladbach
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St. Pauli
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24 November 2024
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Ko Itakura Scout Report
In this scout report of the 2023-2024 Bundesliga season, we focus on the enigmatic Borussia Mönchengladbach defender, Ko Itakura. The Japanese center back, also capable of operating as a central midfielder, has showcased outstanding proficiency in multiple aspects of his game.
Itakura's commitment to his defensive duties is strikingly evident, with an exceptional goal efficiency ranking that places him among the upper echelons of Bundesliga defenders. Further underlining his defensive excellence are his ball recovery and retention results, indicative of a player who can regain and keep hold of possession with consistent effectiveness.
However, a deeper dive into Itakura's player stats reveals a substantial area for improvement. His performance in the art of passing, specifically progressive passing, is significantly below par. His deficit in this area correlates with his touches score, suggesting that although he is not in possession often, he struggles to advance the ball upfield when he does have it.
Itakura's style of play is a blend of a sturdy defense - justifying his considerable foul and yellow card records - and surprising threat in the attacking zone with a notably high Goals per 90 stats. However, Itakura appears to lack prowess in aerial duels, reflected in a below-average Aerial Duels Win %.
His soaring foul and yellow card rates indicate a level of aggressive play that, while occasionally fruitful, risks leaving his team a man down. Remarkably, Itakura performs chiefly in the midfield and defensive thirds, implying a pen tendency for deep play rather than offensive ventures into the attacking third.
In conclusion, Ko Itakura displays a sterling example of goal-stopping proficiency married with a newfound goal threat but needs to fine-tune his distribute capabilities and demonstrate more control in his assertive style of play.
Ko Itakura Career Trend
Ko Itakura Shot Maps
In the 2024-2025 season, Ko Itakura took 8 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.46, averaging 0.06 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 3 shots. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 2 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.