Nicola Zalewski Scout Report
Nicola Zalewski, at the tender age of 22, is proving himself to be an innovative and promising presence on Roma's left flank. While his ability to recover possession of the ball is rather mundane (31.1 percentile), he has shown excellent promise in ball retention (75.55 percentile), demonstrating a mature command over possession that belies his age. Indeed, his proficiency even extends further up the pitch. Zalewski's chance creation ability is impressive, falling in the 80th percentile of his peers, testifying to his eye for a telling pass.
However, a primary area of concern lies in his goal threat and efficiency. Despite his promising creativity, Zalewski struggles to find the back of the net (20th percentile in goal threat and 24.44 percentile in goal efficiency), which is something that should be worked on. In progressive carrying, Zalewski scores well (71.11 percentile); his capacity to carry the ball into attacking positions is commendable, but his progressive passing doesn't quite reflect the same efficiency, sitting in the median range at 46.66 percentile.
Moreover, his crossing ability is a notable strength. With an 81.82 percentile ranking per 90 minutes, Zalewski’s crossing is a glaring strength in his game. His dribbling, too, reflects promise (59.09 percentile), suggesting a player who can both create and execute attacking opportunities, despite his low goal threat.
All in all, Nicola Zalewski is a promising player who seems to have mastered the art of ball retention and chance creation. Focusing on increasing his goal threat and efficiency while maintaining his exceptional crossing ability will be key to evolving into a more comprehensive attacking threat.
