Samuel Gigot - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€8.50M

Height

187cm

Weight

83kg

Nationality

France

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Samuel Gigot Scout Report

Our scout report highlights Samuel Gigot—a linchpin in the heart of Marseille's defence. Now 30 and seasoned by years in the Ligue 1 trench, Gigot seems to have honed his ball retention skills and his ability to win duels—scoring remarkably high, even for a player of his calibre. Astounding ratings in both aerial duels and overall duel win percentages put him among the elite, a testament to his physical prowess and impeccable timing. While he might not be a magnet for the ball—given a moderate number of touches, he proved most effective in his defensive responsibilities. His player activity and possession area stats reveal a player thriving at proactive defending, a bedrock at the back but also sparking transition plays. However, all is not quite rosy for the Frenchman. His progressive passing seems to be an Achilles heel, with a woefully low percentile. A dearth of forward-thinking passes could hamper building from the back or launching counter-attacks—a hint of a more old-school defender in his style of play. His yellow card tally, significantly higher than his peers, could indicate a disciplinary issue. In the final analysis, Gigot stands as a formidable traditional defender with a sharp winning edge and a great ability for creating chances. Yet, the player stats reveal potential growth areas for him—proactive discipline, and progressive passing.

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Samuel Gigot Shot Summary

In the 2023-2024 season, Samuel Gigot took 19 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.48, averaging 0.13 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 2 goals from 3 shots. A 66.67% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.17 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 13 headed attempts. A 7.69% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.