Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Ike Ugbo
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Sheff Utd
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10 November 2024
Ike Ugbo Scout Report
Ike Ugbo, the 25-year-old Sheffield Wednesday striker, has shown himself to be an impact player in the 2023-2024 Championship season. The Canadian has demonstrated proficient ball recovery and retention skills, with percentiles standing at an impressive 71.43% and 76.19% respectively. His chance creation record is noteworthy as well, sitting at 71.43%, which he couples with a clear flair for goal threat (80.95%).
However, it is in front of the net where Ugbo truly shines. His goal efficiency stands at a commendable 74.60%, but his most potent contribution lies in his spectacular goal-scoring record. A percentile of 96.72 for goals per 90 minutes is amongst the very best in the Championship. When combined with his shots per 90 standing at an almost equally high 95.08%, it presents a picture of a predatory forward with an unerring instinct for goal.
On top of his goal scoring, Ugbo shows a high level of progressive passing at 77.78%, indicating his ability to initiate and contribute to team attacks. However, a percentile of 42.86% in progressive carrying suggests room for improvement in his capacity to drive forward with the ball personally.
Rounding out this impressive statistical display, his xG per 90 at 96.72% and xA per 90 at 88.52% demonstrates an attacking contribution that outstrips many of his contemporaries in the league. A pass accuracy per 90 of 91.8% further underlines his technical abilities, making him a valuable asset in multiple aspects of play.
Overall, Ike Ugbo presents as a well-rounded striker with exceptional goal-scoring prowess and a commendable ability to contribute effectively to his team's attacking plays and ball retainment. His stellar performance in the Championship at the age of 25 shows great promise for his future career trajectory.
Ike Ugbo Career Trend
Ike Ugbo Shot Maps
In the 2024-2025 season, Ike Ugbo took 5 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.33, averaging 0.27 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 2 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.48 xG per shot.