In this season’s scout report, Giangiacomo Magnani emerges as a fiercely combative centre-back for Hellas Verona. With an impressive ability to win duels, he stands out with a dominant physical presence, ranking among the elites in this metric. His solidity in aerial contests further reinforces his defensive capabilities. However, Magnani’s style of play leans heavily defensive, as he sees the majority of his action in the defensive third, yet struggles with ball retention and precise short passes, limiting his contribution in build-up play—a crucial skill in modern football. His low engagement in the attacking third and scarce ball touches suggest a no-nonsense defender, prioritising defensive duties over progressive involvement. Yet, his anticipation shines, with effective interception skills. While he's disciplined enough, his tendency towards committing fouls could be a point of concern. At 28, Magnani brings robust defensive experience, but refining his ball-handling and distribution could elevate his overall impact in the Serie A landscape.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Giangiacomo Magnani took 11 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.22, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 7 headed attempts. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
