Ricky van Wolfswinkel - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€600.00K

Height

185cm

Weight

69kg

Nationality

Netherlands

Next League Match

AZ Alkmaar vs FC Twente (A)

21 December 2024

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Ricky van Wolfswinkel Scout Report

Ricky van Wolfswinkel, a seasoned campaigner in the ranks of FC Twente, continues to display his finesse at the front and leaves a massive imprint on the Eredivisie's 2023-24 season, despite his advancing age. A forward with an innate understanding of the game, one of Ricky's most potent weapons remains his ability to recover the ball and retain possession, ranking in the top 10-15% amongst his peers in both categories. But his standout quality is his uncanny goal efficiency, nestled comfortably at the 100th percentile. A testament not just to his skill but also his experience, the Dutch striker's ability to put away chances is unparalleled. However, as with every player, there's room for improvement. In the areas of chance creation and goal threat, Ricky finds himself in the middle of the pack – indicative perhaps of his slightly less aggressive approach to attacking at 35. His relatively low assist figures also underscore a need for greater involvement in set-up plays. His shot frequency, though not alarming, could do with a slight boost. Yet, his impressive passing accuracy and Expected Goals reflects a sharp scorer's instinct. The striker also has a significant contribution to Twente's offensive flow with above-average progressive passing. As van Wolfswinkel continues to age like fine wine, leaving a mark on Eredivisie, his career is an insightful study about late bloomers in sports.

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Ricky van Wolfswinkel Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Ricky van Wolfswinkel took 15 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.97, averaging 0.13 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 3 goals from 5 shots. A 60.0% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 8 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.