Joris Chotard Scout Report
Player in focus: Joris Chotard – a tenacious defensive midfielder hailing from Montpellier. At just 22 years of age, this Ligue 1 contender is showing extraordinary competence in his role. A recurrent theme in this scout report is Chotard's admirable defensive capabilities. His ball recovery prowess ranks in the top 7% of his peers, accompanied by an impressive 81% rating in interceptions. This combination paints the picture of an aggressive and diligent midfielder, admirably efficient in breaking down attacks.
However, this strength is somewhat offset by his ball retention, chance creation, and progressive carrying, where he drastically falls behind; these are areas of his play he needs to develop. This lack of composure and creativity is also reflected in his low influence in the attacking third.
Chotard seems to be most comfortable in the midfield third, as discernible from his player activity and possession area stats, suggesting a player who sits deep rather than pushing forward.
His goal threat and goal efficiency are rather mediocre – not unheard-of in defensive midfielders, but a notable weakness given his central role. His passing could also be vastly improved, as suggested by his modest pass accuracy per 90 percentile.
Veering into his disciplinary record, Chotard's fouls committed sit just under the midway mark – combined with a fairly average yellow card tally, suggestive of a player who isn’t afraid of a tackle, yet still manages to keep his discipline.
In conclusion, Joris Chotard offers grit, stamina, and commendable defensive stats. However, his comparatively poorer offensive skills and modest pass success rates prevent him from being a completive package in the midfield. Yet, at only 22, he has time on his side to work on his weaknesses and enhance his strengths. With the right guidance and training, this French budding talent could become an indispensable part of a high-performing midfield ensemble.
