Benedikt Gimber - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€3.00M

Height

185cm

Weight

83kg

Nationality

Germany

Next League Match

RB Leipzig vs FC Heidenheim (A)

23 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

13.4%

3+ Goals:

5.0%

Clean Sheet:

12.1%

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Benedikt Gimber Scout Report

Benedikt Gimber's campaign with FC Heidenheim in the Bundesliga during the 2024-2025 season paints the portrait of a quintessential, no-nonsense centre-back. This scout report reveals a player whose impressive knack for ball recovery is nearly unmatched among his peers, underscoring his defensive vigilance and ability to regain possession. However, Gimber significantly struggles in his contributions to progressing the ball upfield, reflected in his low progressive passing and ball retention metrics. His aerial prowess is equally concerning, putting him at a competitive disadvantage in aerial duels. In terms of discipline, Gimber's penchant for committing fouls sees him frequently walking the tightrope with referees. Despite this, he's a reliable figure in defensive situations—spending most of his time in the defensive third—where his duelling capabilities remain commendable. Offensively, he's not your go-to man. His limited participation in chance creation and low touches in the attacking third confirm his primary focus on defensive duties. To sum up, Gimber's defensive solidity and ball retrieval excellence make him a stalwart at the back, but his game could be elevated by enhancing his passing and discipline on the pitch.

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Benedikt Gimber Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Benedikt Gimber took 5 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.28, averaging 0.06 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.