Ross Barkley - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Central Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€8.50M

Height

189cm

Weight

83kg

Nationality

England

Next League Match

Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa (A)

25 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

27.5%

3+ Goals:

5.5%

Clean Sheet:

32.6%

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Ross Barkley Scout Report

Ross Barkley has emerged as a potent midfield force for Aston Villa this season, exhibiting a significant goal threat with an alarmingly high goal efficiency, ranking in the top echelons of Premier League midfielders. His style of play leans towards the attacking spectrum, as shown by his impressive goal and shot per 90 stats. Despite spending much of his time in the midfield third, Barkley boasts a decisive edge when he strides forward, his shooting precision and progressive carrying ability being notable assets in his repertoire. His ball retention skills stand out, indicating a solid presence on the ball, though his progressive passing trails behind, suggesting a preference for short, safe options over risky, incisive balls. Interestingly, while his aerial prowess and duel-winning abilities are commendable, his ball recovery and tackling could use fine-tuning, as these defensive facets don't match his attacking prowess. His relatively high yellow card tally suggests a sometimes aggressive approach, a facet to watch as he balances his gritty edge with finesse on the ball. This scout report paints Barkley as a dynamic, attacking midfielder whose ability to score and retain possession makes him a valuable asset, albeit one who might benefit from sharper defensive discipline.

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Ross Barkley Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Ross Barkley took 14 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.69, averaging 0.12 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 2 goals from 7 shots. A 28.57% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.