Nayef Aguerd Scout Report
Our scout report hits the screen with Moroccan virtuoso center back, Nayef Aguerd at West Ham United. He has shown commendable backline valour in the 2023-2024 Premier League Season, standing out in his ability to threat the goal, reasserting the old adage that a fortress doesn't just deter attacks but launches its own. Aguerd fell among majority in his ability to progress the ball through carrying and notably, passing - positioning him as a formidable architect from the back, a quality that quite a few could deliver.
However, his defensive prowess seems to be lacking potency. His interceptions, ball recovery and retention find themselves in the bottom third, a weakness of his game that cannot be ignored. Aguerd's pass accuracy also leaves room for improvement. Despite his higher percentile in touches, he isn't capitalizing on those possessions, reflected in his less than stellar chance creation and assists.
Whilst his attempts to win aerial duels remain middling, his overall duel win percentage offers a glimmer of promise. His aggressive stance notches up quite a few recoveries, revealing him as a scrappy player who doesn't roll over easily. Unsurprisingly, he does find himself in hot water with the referee more frequently than most, reflected in the low percentile of yellow cards.
With the majority of his action unfolding in midfield and defensive thirds, Aguerd's style of play leans heavily on a half-back, rather than a kamikaze-style attacking defender. It's clear that to turn the tide, he needs to fine-tune his defensive artistry while maintaining his current goal threat and progressive passing prowess.
Overall, with the right kind of training and development, Nayef Aguerd, at the age of 28, still presents a fair allure for divulging into a more rounded, commanding center back in the Premier League.