Vinicius Júnior, the Brazilian striker with Real Madrid, is a remarkable presence on the field this 2023-2024 season. Aged just 23, he is demonstrating an exceptional attacking prowess, leading the way in both chance creation and progressive carrying (both 100 percentile). Known for his agility, speed and impeccable dribbling skills, he has an eye for the goal as evidenced by his impressive goal threat and efficiency (82.6 and 78.3 percentile respectively). However, his defending metrics remain lacklustre, particularly within the penalty area. Deficiency on aerial duels is another significant drawback in his otherwise promising career, something he needs to work upon. His ability to retain the ball could also be significantly improved, with a score under 40 percentile. Vinicius is a gem in the attacking third, being in possession more often than comparable players - hinting towards his direct attacking nature - and has low touches in the midfield third and defensive third, remaining true to his striking position. Despite his weaknesses, his youthful exuberance and extant strengths make him an undeniable threat upfront for Real Madrid. In conclusion, Vinicius manages to turn his talents into tangible scores and is surely one to watch.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Vinicius Junior took 11 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.49, averaging 0.14 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 7 shots. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.
