Marcel Sabitzer - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Defensive Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€23.00M

Height

176cm

Weight

69kg

Nationality

Austria

Next League Match

St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund (A)

01 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

54.3%

3+ Goals:

34.2%

Clean Sheet:

26.4%

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Marcel Sabitzer Scout Report

Marcel Sabitzer, now plying his trade at Borussia Dortmund, offers a versatile midfield presence, capable of slotting into multiple roles, though primarily a defensive midfielder. His style of play is markedly progressive, highlighted by an exemplary capacity for delivering incisive passes, ranking in the top echelons for progressive passing. This positions him as a critical initiator of attacks, even if his chance creation remains less distinguished. Interestingly, although Sabitzer doesn’t frequently trouble the scorers' chart—a rather low goal efficiency underscoring this—his underlying goal threat and progressive carrying suggest he's willing to take on more direct roles when required. Perhaps surprisingly, given his energy, his ball recovery stats lag behind, indicating a need for improvement in defensive interceptions. Sabitzer’s aerial duel success stands out as a significant strength, lending crucial stability in physical encounters despite a generally modest ground duel win rate. His contributions are predominantly found in the midfield third, showcasing diligent work in ball retention, although his propensity for direct dribbles doesn’t equally translate into success. As Dortmund seeks a blend of artistry and grit, Sabitzer embodies the dual threat of creativity and defensive accompaniment, though refining his decision-making in the final third could elevate his contributions. This scout report confirms Marcel as a multifaceted asset, his player stats hinting at both reliability and rugged potential within Dortmund’s dynamic set-up.

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Marcel Sabitzer Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Marcel Sabitzer took 14 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.52, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 9 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.28 xG per shot.