Oliver McBurnie, who plays as a striker for Sheffield United in the Premier League, is a uniquely versatile and defensive-minded forward. His exceptional aerial duels winning percentage and duel win percentage, coupled with a high percentile in ball recovery, one vs one defending, and an outstanding score in penalty area defending, set him apart, as these are not common characteristics for a striker. He also registers a decent goal threat, demonstrated by his xG and assists scores, suggesting his solid contribution when it comes to creating opportunities. However, his weaknesses lie in his ball possession and chance creation, evident from the relatively low percentages in ball retention, progressive carrying, and chance creation. Another concerning factor is his shots percentile, which is significantly lower than his touches percentile, indicating he perhaps does not make the most of his opportunities. Nevertheless, McBurnie offers a unique blend of defensive solidity and attack, but he could improve on maximizing his chances in front of goal.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Oliver McBurnie took 7 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.87, averaging 0.12 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.52 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
