In the 2023/24 season, Alexander Sørloth of Villarreal aptly demonstrated why he has earned his stripes as one of La Liga's most dangerous strikers. The Norwegian international boasted a commendably high goal efficiency rate and won an impressive 100% of his aerial duels, making him a force to be reckoned with in the 18-yard box. This power upfront was also reflected in the 'penalty area defending' and 'goal threat' categories, where Sørloth stood out.
His aggressive, direct style of play in the final third has been key to Villarreal's attacking prowess - a fact clearly showcased in his above-average percentile rankings in both 'attacking third' and 'attacking penalty area' touch locations.
That said, it's worth noting a couple of areas where Sørloth's performance slipped slightly. He fell below the halfway point in terms of 'progressive passing', suggesting that his ability to build cohesive attacks could use some work. His ball recovery figures were also on the lower side, hinting at a need to improve his defensive contributions when out of possession.
Undoubtedly, Sørloth was most remarkable in converting opportunities into goals, with an always-important xG of 64.44% and a penalty area defensive rating at the optimal percentile. If he can improve his ball distribution and defensive work rate, he could mature from being a complete forward into a truly omnipotent player. All in all, Sørloth, at this stage in his career, still seems to be the valuable asset the Yellow Submarine needs in the pursuit of its objectives.
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Alexander Sørloth Shot Summary
In the 2023-2024 season, Alexander Sørloth took 78 shots, scoring 23 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 12.57, averaging 0.16 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 4 goals from 13 shots. A 30.77% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 12 goals from 35 shots. A 34.29% conversion rate. 0.19 xG per shot.
Headers: 7 goals from 30 headed attempts. A 23.33% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
