Nehuén Pérez Scout Report
Our scout report reveals Nehuén Pérez as an Argentine center back who has carved out quite the niche for himself over the 2023-2024 Serie A season as Udinese's defensive cornerstone.
Starting with a strength that stands out among his peers, Perez's ball recovery ability is quite astonishing, ranking among the top echelon of center backs in the league. His consistent interventions have been integral to dispossessing the opposition and kickstarting Udinese's transitions. He does seem to struggle with his ball retention, with a percentile notably lower than his peers, suggesting that he might not be one to rely on when it comes to sustained possession or intricate backline build-ups. His chance creation is well above average, suggesting him to be a viable asset on set-pieces.
Progressive carrying and passing stats are notable for Pérez - he's the kind of defender not shy of carrying the ball forward or spotting a forward pass. A crucial drawback, though, is Pérez's relative lack of pass accuracy, which could be contributing to his poor ball retention stats, hence affecting Udinese's build-up play.
However, defensively, the Argentine is a force to be reckoned with, especially in duels both on the ground and in the air - his aerial and duel win percentages are particularly outstanding. Pérez shines less when it comes to interceptions and recoveries - while still embellished, could use a bit of honing. His penchant for committing fouls may need monitoring, but it's not at an alarmingly high rate.
Pérez's presence is evenly distributed between the midfield and defensive third, illustrating his versatile, box-to-box style of play. However, his relatively low involvement in the attacking third matches the modest goal threat and efficiency metrics displayed. This could be an area the young Argentinian might want to develop to become a more comprehensive center back.
In conclusion, Nehuén Pérez finds himself firmly on the radar as a burgeoning talent to watch out for, given his age, and is already showing signs of emerging as a reliable, steadfast component in Udinese's recipe for success.