Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Ben Davies
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10 November 2024
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Ben Davies Scout Report
In our latest scout report, we take a close look at Tottenham Hotspur's linchpin, Ben Davies, for the 2023-2024 Premier League season. Davies has stood out with his unparalleled progressive carrying and passing capabilities, placing him in the top 3% of defenders in the division. His goal threat, too, is towering among centre-backs across the league. He is not just a run-of-the-mill ball-carrier but a player who brings significant goal potential to his team, an exceptional trait for a defender.
Despite Davies' attacking contributions, he isn't pushing ahead in ball recovery and retention, ranking below average in these areas. It's an area of concern for a centre back whose primary job is to regain possession and maintain team structure. Davies' interceptions and recoveries also leave room for improvement, again falling in the lower rungs of his peers, which could suggest a need to improve reading the game and reactions.
Davies' style of play suggests a unique defender who is as comfortable making decisive attacking runs as he is in the defensive third. He has a tendency to be more involved in the midfield region, proving his crucial role in Tottenham’s buildup play. Although he rarely ventures into the attacking third, his high goal threat underlines efficiency more than volume. Nonetheless, he must not abandon his defensive duties and his lower than average duels and aerial win percentages indicate a need to sharpen his combative edge.
In conclusion, Ben Davies is a creatively potent defender but must strive for balance between his adventurous style of play and defensive solidity. His player stats point to a distinctive brand of central defending that showcases both the charms and challenges of his game. One thing's for sure, Davies' unique blend of skills make him one to keep an eye on.
Ben Davies Career Trend
Ben Davies Shot Maps
In the 2023-2024 season, Ben Davies took 12 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.34, averaging 0.19 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.02 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 7 headed attempts. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.