Alistair McCann, a 24-year-old central midfielder for Preston North End, shows promise but with notable areas for growth. He's a midfield engine with exceptional ball recovery skills, sitting comfortably at the top percentile, signalling his acute awareness and tactical discipline in disrupting opposition play. His knack for winning duels also stands out, showcasing a tenacity that's vital in the Championship's physical nature. However, his style of play is undermined by a lack of offensive impact. McCann struggles with chance creation and progressive carrying, reflected in his lower percentile ranks. These weaknesses, combined with subpar passing accuracy, suggest he sometimes battles to transition effectively from defence to attack. His attacking contributions remain limited, with average goal and assist metrics indicating room for improvement in the final third. Interestingly, his frequent presence in the midfield third points to a preference for a more conservative, deep-lying role. While his decision-making occasionally leads to high foul and yellow card counts, they're indicative of his commitment to breaking play. This scout report highlights McCann as a promising midfield disruptor needing refinement in advancing the ball and influencing attacks.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Alistair McCann took 17 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.24, averaging 0.13 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 8 shots. A 12.5% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 5 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.19 xG per shot.
