Chrislain Matsima - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€7.50M

Height

190cm

Weight

83kg

Nationality

France

Next League Match

Augsburg vs VfB Stuttgart (H)

12 January 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

30.9%

3+ Goals:

12.3%

Clean Sheet:

22.8%

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Chrislain Matsima Scout Report

In this scout report, we spotlight Chrislain Matsima, the 22-year-old center back making waves at Clermont Foot in Ligue 1. At the heart of Matsima's style of play is his commendable ball retention, a testament to his technical skills, sitting robustly in the top 30% of his peers. Alongside this, his forward-thinking play style shines through in his progressive carrying, which also nestles comfortably in the top third. However, a significant aspect of Matsima's game that needs attention is his dueling. Surprisingly, he only wins duels around 20% of the time – a statistic that places him in the bottom quartile. This is a weakness for a central defender who should be winning substantial one-on-ones. Alarmingly, his aerial duels win percentage stands just below the halfway mark – an area needing improvement considering his primary role. Despite this, Matsima's overall possessive numbers are still quite telling. He appears more comfortable in the midfield and defensive thirds, rarely venturing into the attacking zone. Another area of concern is his disciplinary record. Matsima is ranked high for fouls committed and yellow cards received – showing a tendency for reckless play that might put his team in a disadvantageous position more often than desired. Nonetheless, his impressive recovery stats somewhat balance out his rashness, placing him amongst the top 15% of recoverers in the league. In summary, if Chrislain Matsima can improve his dueling, cut down fouls, and maintain his performances in ball retention and progressive carrying, he could mold into one of the most coveted defensive protégés in French football. This player stats report underscores those strengths and weaknesses to watch carefully in the 2023-2024 seasons and beyond.

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Chrislain Matsima Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Chrislain Matsima took 4 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.47, averaging 0.12 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 2 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.