In this scout report, our focus is on Neil El Aynaoui, the central midfielder from the Ligue 1 side Lens. At just 22, El Aynaoui has put forth some impressive stats. Especially catching the eye is his goal threat, ranking in the stellar 85th percentile, demonstrating his offensive prowess within the midfield. He further shines when it comes to interceptions – a key defensive metric - where he ranks commendably in the 91st percentile, certifying his aptitude at regaining possession.
While El Aynaoui is an impressive player, he hasn't been without weaknesses in the 2023-2024 season. Notably, his progressive passing ranks at a regrettably low 7th percentile and his overall touch sits in an inadequate 17th, indicating that he is often less involved in the game, and he struggles to advance the ball through passing, a vital skill for a central midfielder. Equally concerning is his poor pass accuracy per 90, which skulks in the lower 20th percentile.
Despite these setbacks, El Aynaoui has proven to be a remarkable talent on the pitch. His stats further reveal his preferred style of play – a clear emphasis on asserting his presence in the opponent's half but also with a respectable presence in defensive zones, implying his honed ability to recapture the ball. In short, with potential for growth in passing and involvement, El Aynaoui is shaping up to be a formidable central midfielder possessing both offensive threat and defensive solidity.
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Neil El Aynaoui Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Neil El Aynaoui took 22 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.43, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 12 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 3 shots. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 7 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.
