Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Théo Barbet
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Almere City FC
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08 December 2024
Théo Barbet Scout Report
The player in focus is Théo Barbet, a 23-year-old center back currently sporting the colors of Almere City FC in Eredivisie. In our scout report, Barbet stands out as something of a paradox. He shows a surprising knack for creating chances - operating at the top echelon of his peers with only a few outperforming him in the same league. It's rare to see a defender with such an attacking flair, which could perhaps be put to better use were he not largely confined to the defensive third.
However, on the flip side, Barbet's ball recovery and retention skills concerningly rank towards the lower end of the scale. A vital component for any center back, his failure to hold on to possession or regain it quickly is a glaring weakness. His pass accuracy also leaves a lot to desire, ranking among the poorest in the league. Given the importance of accurate distribution at the back, his low percentile here underlines a profound weakness that's sure to be exploited by press-heavy teams.
Defensively, though his interception rates are decent, the high foul count is a red flag, intimating perhaps a penchant for risk-taking or lack of defensive discipline. His inability to win a significant number of duels, both aerial and ground, is another area of concern in Barbet's style of play - a weakness that opposing strikers are sure to pounce on.
Despite these shortcomings, Barbet's activity and possession area stats suggest a player who isn't afraid to drop back and defend his penalty area, symptomatic of a player with a solid understanding of his defensive duties.
In summary, while Barbet's chance creation ability is intriguing, it's undercut by some significant weaknesses, notably in terms of ball retention, pass accuracy, and duel proficiency. All these need to be addressed if he's to develop into a well-rounded center back capable of playing at a higher level. These player stats offer a critical baseline for Barbet's future development.
Théo Barbet Senior Career
Théo Barbet Career Trend
Théo Barbet Shot Maps
In the 2024-2025 season, Theo Barbet took 2 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.05, averaging 0.03 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 2 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.02 xG per shot.