Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Samu
Player Bio
Position
Central Midfielder
Next League Match
Santa Clara
vs
Vitoria de Guimaraes
(A)
10 November 2024
Samu Scout Report
Scout report on Samu, a versatile linchpin in Vizela's midfield, where he primarily plies his trade as an attacking midfielder but can also administer duties as a defensive and central midfielder. Able to commandeer the game from any area of the pitch, the Portuguese maestro has been instrumental in Primeira Liga's 2023-2024 season.
Samu is outstanding at ball recoveries, standing head and shoulders above 92% of his peers in his league and position. This tenacity is a testament to his defensive solidity, supplemented by his midfield presence where he experiences 50.1% of his game time. His ball retention, however, is an area of concern, languishing in the lower half of the distribution curve.
In terms of chance creation, Samu's forward-thinking style of play sets him apart, ranking in the top quartile of his cohort. But his goal efficiency is worrying; he's virtually at the bottom. He has an impressive progressive passing percentile, demonstrating his excellent vision and ability to send game-changing passes.
His strengths lie in expected assists and expected goals per 90 minutes – traits that put him ahead of a majority of his contemporaries. His markedly high shot frequency per 90 minutes shows that he's not only a creator but a goal threat, important for an attacking midfielder. His aggressive style is underlined by the high rank in fouls committed which can be seen as a potential downside to his playing style.
His performance in the duels doesn't stack up favorably; both aerial duels and overall duel win percentages are a tad underwhelming. Samu's activity and possession area show that he majorly operates in the midfield third, with only a modest venture into the attacking and defensive third. Interceptions and yellow card statistics are unremarkable, while his recoveries show room for improvement.
In conclusion, Samu embodies a mix of defensive resilience and attacking flair but needs to work on his efficiency in front of the goal. His playing style suggests that despite fewer touches, he packs a punch, especially with progressive passes and shots on goal. However, balance in aggression will add value to his overall brilliance. Overall, a player with room to polish some rough edges, but one who can undoubtedly influence the game massively.
Samu Career Trend
Samu Shot Maps
In the 2024-2025 season, Samu took 11 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.57, averaging 0.05 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 11 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.