Chancel Mbemba - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€18.00M

Height

182cm

Weight

79kg

Nationality

Congo DR

Next League Match

Rennes vs Marseille (A)

11 January 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

42.1%

3+ Goals:

32.3%

Clean Sheet:

15.9%

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Chancel Mbemba Scout Report

In our latest scout report, we dive into the performance of Congo Republic's Chancel Mbemba, the 29-year-old center back plying his trade in Marseille. His style of play is fascinating, to say the least, with an exceptional ability to contribute to attack while playing in a traditionally defensive position. Being a player whose metrics tilt heavily towards chance creation, progressive carrying, and passing is an anomaly for a center back. His capability to transform defensive play to attack is evident in his high rankings vis-à-vis his peers in the Ligue 1 for these parameters. Mbemba is a quintessential ball-playing defender in this regard, which makes him a great asset for teams that deploy a possession-based strategy. However, every player comes with weaknesses and his lie in the physical and defensive aspects of the game. Though he excels in distributing the ball and creating chances, he underperforms in his primary role - winning duels, both aerial and ground, and making interceptions, with his performance sinking towards the bottom percentile compared to his counterparts. These weaknesses are clear limitations for a center back and may threaten his effectiveness when tested against physically dominant forwards. Mbemba also carries most of his play within the midfield third, indicating his propensity to be part of the buildup play rather than staying back in the defensive trenches. This high-riser from the Congo DR might be a goldmine for teams looking for defenders who can convert play quickly from the back. As long as his defensive frailties are managed, Mbemba can certainly bring an extra dimension in any lineup. His stats tell a story of a unique talent meant for a high-pressing, agile outfit on the playing field.

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Chancel Mbemba Shot Summary

In the 2023-2024 season, Chancel Mbemba took 19 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.83, averaging 0.1 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 1 goals from 6 shots. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 12 headed attempts. A 8.33% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.