Pieros Sotiriou Stats for Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Pieros Sotiriou

Pieros Sotiriou
Appearances 23
Goals 7
Assists 2
Club Crest

Player Bio

Position
Striker
Age
31
Market Value
€2.00M
Height
186cm
Weight
73kg
Nationality
Cyprus

Next League Match

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Consadole Sapporo (H)

01 December 2024

Pieros Sotiriou Scout Report

Pieros Sotiriou emerged as an invaluable asset for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan's J1 League this 2024 season. Operating as an out-and-out striker at age 31, Sotiriou's finesse in front of the goal is paramount, demonstrated by his breathtaking percentile rankings in goal threat and shots on target. In fact, he emerges head and shoulders above his contemporaries, hitting the target with every shot he took, a stunning testament to his shooting accuracy and unwavering goal focus. He isn't just about scoring, though; his knack for creative play, evidenced by a high percentile in chance creation and progressive passing, suggests he's a shrewd playmaker. His chances converted into assists also paints him as a key contributor to his team's offensive rhythm. However, his scout report isn't all set pieces and celebrations. Noteworthy but disconcerting is his low goal efficiency, implying that while he often lurks in threatening positions, his conversion ratio needs work. His progressive carrying percentile is similarly underwhelming; he struggles with keeping the ball close and advancing the play during possessions. Additionally, his relatively lower ball retention, pass accuracy, and successful dribbles per 90 stats hint towards an area of improvement in terms of ball control and technical skills. All in all, while Sotiriou effects an assertive presence in the attacking third and boasts impressive statistics in goal threat and assists, his loose strings lie in ball possession and execution – areas his raw potential can be channeled to finesse. His player stats indeed paint a fascinating picture of a player with sharp strengths peppered with dimensions ripe for development.

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Pieros Sotiriou Senior Career

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Pieros Sotiriou Shot Maps

Pieros Sotiriou Shot Summary

In the 2024 season, Pieros Sotiriou took 56 shots, scoring 7 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 6.95, averaging 0.12 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 3 goals from 28 shots. A 10.71% conversion rate. 0.17 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 4 goals from 26 headed attempts. A 15.38% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.