In the 2023-2024 Bundesliga season, Julian Brandt solidified his place as a dynamic lynchpin in the Borussia Dortmund attack. The 28-year-old, able to play anywhere across the midfield and forward line, uniquely combines his versatile movement with a potent creative output. Renowned for his chance creation abilities, Brandt sits within the top nine percent of his peers in that department - a commendable feat considering his role oscillating between the wings and center. But it is in front of goal where he truly shines, with an eye-popping goal efficiency that places him within the upper one percent of all attacking midfielders in the Bundesliga.
However, his vivid attacking brilliance does not overshadow his need to enhance his defensive contribution. Even for an attacking midfielder, his poor ball recovery and interceptions, that sit within the lowest ten percent is a concerning weakness. Additionally, his low duel win percentage, less than two percent, indicates a marked reluctance to engage in physical battles, a crucial flaw considering the robust nature of the modern game. Equally dismal are his foul and yellow card numbers, hinting at his inability to assert his presence in the defensive department.
That being said, Brandt's role is primarily that of an attacking force – a role he excels in with aplomb. With over half of his touches coming in the attacking and midfield thirds, complemented by excellent figures in progressive carrying and passing, Brandt's attacking impetus is undeniable. It's this duality that defines his signature style of play - an often electrifying mix of creativity and goal threat that outweighs his defensive frailties. In spite of the flaws, a glimpse at Brandt's scout report proves why he's considered one of the Bundesliga's top attackers.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Julian Brandt took 33 shots, scoring 7 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 4.36, averaging 0.13 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 5 goals from 24 shots. A 20.83% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 9 shots. A 22.22% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
