Santiago Giménez, a 23-year-old Mexican striker lighting up the Eredivisie with Feyenoord, exhibits a striking mix of goal-scoring prowess and direct playstyle. His goal threat is among the elite, underscored by a staggering ability to convert chances, as seen by his top-tier goal stats while maintaining a high xG. Despite limited touches, Giménez is lethal and efficient in the box, indicating an innate knack for finding perfect goal-scoring positions. He's exceptional with the ball at his feet, reflected in his impressive dribbling success rate. However, his passing accuracy and ball retention raise concerns, hinting at a need for improvement in link-up play and holding onto possession under pressure. Though his ball recovery isn't standout, his penchant for creating chances highlights a proactive approach in front of goal. Giménez's player stats paint him as a classic poacher, someone who thrives on minimal chances — a critical asset for any team needing a decisive finisher.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Santiago Gimenez took 28 shots, scoring 7 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 7.18, averaging 0.26 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 7 shots. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.17 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 4 goals from 13 shots. A 30.77% conversion rate. 0.33 xG per shot.
Headers: 2 goals from 8 headed attempts. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.22 xG per shot.
