Renato Pantalon - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€480.00K

Height

None

Weight

None

Nationality

Croatia

Next League Match

Estrela da Amadora vs Rio Ave (A)

23 December 2024

Similar Players

Logan Costa

Gabriel Mercado

Álvaro Carrillo

Johannes Reichert

Tim Drexler

Renato Pantalon Scout Report

Renato Pantalon, the Croatian center back of Rio Ave, is a committed, if not imperious, presence at the centre of the defence. This 26-year-old is entering his prime footballing years, but our scout report shows him to be somewhat of an enigmatic figure in the Primeira Liga this season. Pantalon's style of play reveals a few positive aspects. Superior in progressive carrying, he often steps up with the ball from defence. This is evident given that he ranks higher than average (around 66th percentile) among the league's centre-backs. Notably, the defensive third and midfield third seem to be the areas where he keeps possession, rather the attacking third. However, several facets of his game display substantial scope for growth. Imperfect in ball retention and even less skilled in creating chances, Pantalon's percentages are troublingly low. His duel and aerial duel win percentages are also in the lower quartile, suggesting a significant shortfall in one-on-one battles. His pass accuracy, touches, and recoveries share the same grim story. Perhaps most concerning is his disciplinary record - he ranks roughly in the top 10% for fouls committed and yellow cards received. It denotes a tendency towards recklessness, indicating that Pantalon must resolve this part of his game to avoid turning his backline into a penalty zone. His low interception percent is another signpost of his struggling defensive nous and timing. In conclusion, Pantalon portrays a progressive style of play but is a walking paradox for a center back; advanced yet flawed. His strengths lie in ball progression but are offset by defensive frailty and poor discipline. These results may not endear him to some Rio Ave fans for now, but further player development will ripen the judgement.

Renato Pantalon Key stats

Renato Pantalon Senior Career

Renato Pantalon Career Trend

Renato Pantalon Shot Maps

Renato Pantalon Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Renato Pantalon took 4 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.85, averaging 0.21 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.21 xG per shot.