Despite edging towards the latter part of his career at 34, there's still a remarkable amount to admire about Nacer Chadli's performances with Westerlo in the Pro League A this season. Particularly, his retention of the ball warrants commendation—the Belgian left winger is in the top 5.7% in this metric amongst his peers—showing an enviable composure and skill on the ball that lesser experienced players often lack. His progressive passing abilities also stand out, placing him in the top 11.4% of his contemporaries.
However, Chadli does not come without his fair share of weaknesses. Given his position, one would expect a more profound threat from goal, yet his percentile in chance creation and goal threat is incredibly low, dwelling in the bottom 15% and an abysmal 8.57% respectively. His strength clearly lies in his build-ups rather than his execution. His shot rate per 90 is also disappointingly at only 8.82%.
It's also important to note Chadli's age. At 34, his performance metrics should be weighted against the natural depreciation expected at this point in his career. Despite these specific shortcomings, his contribution as an experienced team player cannot be underestimated. He demonstrates a strategic, progressive play that is essential to the team's offensive manoeuvres.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Nacer Chadli took 7 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.32, averaging 0.05 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 6 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
