As Gianluca Scamacca strides across the pitch, he paints an image of a striker that balances the best of two worlds: possession-based football and direct, goal-scoring prowess. Aged 25, the Italian is lightyears beyond expectations, boasting formidable Goal Efficiency and Goals per 90 figures, nestled comfortably in the top 2% within Serie A's striking elite. His threatening presence in front of goal, reflected in his 70th percentile score for Goal Threat, coupled with an impressive Progressive Passing and Ball Recovery ratings, illustrates a versatile forward, as comfortable in a build-up play scenario as he is in the box.
However, his true prowess blooms in an attacking exercise. Scamacca's Assists per 90 are in the top 4% of his peers; he is not merely a finisher but a creator. At the same time, his lower Chance Creation percentile hints at the dependency on service from his teammates, somewhat suppressing his capacity to self-produce chances.
While his Mid-tier metrics in Progressive Carrying and Chance Creation areas suggest room for improvement, it's vital to remember his key role as Atalanta's point-man, tasked mainly with finishing moves rather than orchestrating them. Plying his trade in Italy's highest football echelons, the striker's development trajectory and cunning adaptability confirm Scamacca as a serious asset for any side aiming for multidimensional attack.
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Gianluca Scamacca Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Gianluca Scamacca took 58 shots, scoring 12 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 6.11, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 9 goals from 41 shots. A 21.95% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 5 shots. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.23 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 12 headed attempts. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
