Mario Gila - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€16.00M

Height

185cm

Weight

73kg

Nationality

Spain

Next League Match

Lazio vs Atalanta (H)

28 December 2024

Team Probabilities

Win:

29.9%

3+ Goals:

11.0%

Clean Sheet:

23.5%

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Mario Gila Scout Report

In this scout report of the promising Lazio centre-back, Mario Gila, his distinctive style of play is mirrored by jaw-dropping stats. A Spanish youth product, Gila, in the heart of Lazio's backline, has shown his calibre in the 2023-24 Serie A season. His player stats highlight his unique forte - his ability to transform defence into attack is truly exceptional. This is reflected in his skills in progressive play, where he's nestled snugly into the top 20% of his peers across the league in both carrying the ball forward and advancing it with incisive passes. He does not shy away from getting into the thick of the match, demonstrating a penchant for ball retention, chance creation, and recoveries - all above the 50% mark, which suggests a positive role in Lazio's game development. However, his effectiveness in front of the goal lacks luster, with both his goal efficiency and threat mouldering in the bottom third of Serie A center-backs - not an unexpected trend, given his defensive role. Nevertheless, it's in the air and in direct duels where his game distinctly falters. His aerial duel win rate and overall duel win percentage languish in the single-digit and teen percentiles respectively, suggesting considerable room for improvement. Could this be the reason for his indulgence in more recoveries and fewer interceptions? An intriguing conundrum to ponder. His foul-prone nature manifests too, meriting more caution on his part. Most of his game revolves around the midfield, but he certainly does not shy away from safeguarding the defensive third or even venturing into the attacking zone. His style sees him maintaining confluence between different parts of the pitch, besides backing his team in their defensive penalty area. This young Spaniard has showcased remarkable potential and one can discern his value in bolstering Lazio's resilience while also triggering their offensive maneuver. A true asset, despite the. minor blemishes in his game.

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Mario Gila Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Mario Gila took 6 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.61, averaging 0.1 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.02 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 5 headed attempts. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.