In this scout report for the 2024 season, we are focusing on Shota Fujio, a 23-year-old Striker from J1 League's Machida Zelvia. Fujio embodies the poacher's role, his style of play centered around being in the right location at the pivotal moment. With his "Goal Threat" and "Goals per 90" in the top 20% of the league, Fujio exemplifies a formidable spearhead in his team's attacking formation.
Yet, Fujio's game is not without ink plot blemishes. His "Ball Retention" finds itself languishing in the lower quartile, hinting at perhaps an inability to hold on to the ball under pressure or during link-up play. Additionally, his "Progressive Carrying" and "Successful Dribbles per 90" are significantly low, suggesting an inadequate flair with the ball.
To his credit, Fujio demonstrates an above-average ability in "Progressive Passing," placing in the top 20%. This suggests his canny knack for distributing the ball to advance the team's position on the field, an essential skill for any forward.
Arguably, Fujio's most striking attribute shines through his exceptional "xG per 90," rounded off by a respectable "Shots per 90," and "Shots on target per 90," positioning him in the upper echelons of the league's rankings. This underlines that the young Japanese forward rarely squanders his opportunities, affirming his status as a dependable and lethal goalscorer.
Several aspects of Fujio's game will need to be retooled for him to ascend to the supreme ranks of strikers. However, with his age factor and proven asset as a goal-poacher, Fujio definitely possesses the raw materials to be a valuable asset for Machida Zelvia or any team looking for a strikeforce upgrade.
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Shota Fujio Shot Summary
In the 2024 season, Shota Fujio took 39 shots, scoring 7 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 7.8, averaging 0.2 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 3 goals from 17 shots. A 17.65% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 7 shots. A 28.57% conversion rate. 0.15 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 14 headed attempts. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.17 xG per shot.
