Francisco Sierralta - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€1.80M

Height

190cm

Weight

83kg

Nationality

Chile

Next League Match

Watford vs Swansea (H)

12 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

37.8%

3+ Goals:

13.6%

Clean Sheet:

29.8%

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Francisco Sierralta Scout Report

Francisco Sierralta embodies the quintessential modern centre-back with his robust defensive prowess and impressive aerial dominance. In the heart of Watford’s defence, his towering presence is nearly unmatched in aerial duels, securing possession high above his peers, an indispensable asset for thwarting set-pieces and attacking crosses. His penchant for physicality complements his game, as he consistently comes out on top in defensive duels, though this does come with a propensity for disciplinary issues, reflected in his frequent bookings. While his ball retention indicates composure and reliability under pressure, Sierralta's contributions on the front foot are limited, with progressions and creative passes a rare sight. Operating primarily in the defensive third, Sierralta excels in interceptions, reading the game adeptly to break up opposition attacks, but he tends towards caution in possession, opting to secure the ball rather than advance it. This makes him an anchor in defence, yet slightly constrained when the transition is needed. Overall, Sierralta is a steadfast defensive specialist, but teams must balance his discipline while leveraging his aerial and interception mastery.

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Francisco Sierralta Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Francisco Sierralta took 7 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.4, averaging 0.2 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.3 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 6 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.