Joël Piroe Scout Report
Our scout report today highlights Dutch rising star, Joël Piroe, who's currently serving the Leeds United side as an attacking midfielder with a secondary role as a striker. Despite only being 24, Piroe's play during the 2023-2024 season has been admirably agile and potent.
Piroe is a goal monster, ranking in the top percentile for goal threat, goals per 90, xG per 90 and shots per 90, truly a testament to his keen eye for shot opportunities, exacting finish, and innate ability to be in the right place at the right time. His progressive passing and carrying stats are outstanding, demonstrating his ability to drive the ball forward and create in the final third, reflected in his commendable chance creation and goal efficiency metrics.
However, it's not all rosy for Piroe. His stats highlight a concerning trend; while he's focused on the attacking front, his involvement with the overall game is limited, reflected in his exceptionally low percentile scores in touches, duel win %, and interceptions. This suggests that while his offensive power is impressive, his contribution to defensive efforts and ball retention are lacking. His minimal aerial duel wins further underscore a dire need for improvement in using his physicality effectively on the pitch.
When it comes to fouls and discipline, Piroe keeps a relatively clean sheet, indicated by his low yellow card and fouls committed stats. Although his recoveries and ball recovery stats are not the best, it's essential to remember his primary role in the squad, which is to net goals from the attacking third, where he spends an impressive 42.8% of his time.
In the Championship league, Piroe is a compelling player, a magician in the opponent's box, but with a rather one-dimensional style of play. As he masters the art of balancing offensive prowess with defensive responsibilities, he could shape into the well-rounded athlete every team covets.
