Scout report: Alberto Grassi offers a fascinating mixture of strengths and weaknesses in his play as a central midfielder for Empoli in Italy's Serie A. Ranking highly in interceptions and recoveries, Grassi answers the call defensively, winning an impressive share of duels and bringing the ball back into possession from the opposition, his performances are in the top tier, placing him at the pinnacle of Serie A's midfielders in this respect.
However, this defensive heavyweight falls short in his attacking contributions, indicated by a particularly low percentile in successful dribbles and progressive carrying. His chance creation and goal efficiency, coupled with his rather limited goals and assists per 90 minutes, suggest some underlying weaknesses in his attacking prowess.
On the other hand, Grassi exhibits a love affair with the midfield third and has commendable pass accuracy. However, he struggles to make a significant impact in the attacking third. HisTouches percentile is slightly above average, indicating a reassuring presence on the field, though he risks committing fouls quite often, as marked by his rate of drawing yellow cards.
In conclusion, Grassi excels in a defensive role where his ability to win back the ball shines brightest. His notable weaknesses lay in his progressive play and effectiveness upfront. Despite these, his solid performance in the heart of the field and unyielding defensive grit make him a valuable asset for Empoli.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Alberto Grassi took 23 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.11, averaging 0.05 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 16 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 5 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
