Everton's Vitaliy Mykolenko, at 25, showcases a defensive solidity with room for further growth. This seasoned left-back excels in one-on-one duels, winning a respectable share of his aerial and ground challenges—key in a demanding league like the Premier League. Vitaliy's ability to intercept oppositions' plays is an asset, though his knack for ball recovery does hover just above average for his position. His playing style isn't heavily reliant on possession, often engaging more defensively than contributing to offensive plays; he operates primarily in the midfield and defensive thirds rather than advancing into the attacking areas. While his passing is a highlight, crucial for transitioning play with impressive progressive passing statistics, his touches and ball retention are areas needing refinement. Although he occasionally ventures forward, contributing modestly to chance creation, he's more of a staunch defender than an overlapping threat. Everton seem to have a dependable player who can iron out his weaknesses with focused training. This scout report suggests that with further development, Mykolenko could enhance his contribution to Everton's backline stability.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Vitalii Mykolenko took 11 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.4, averaging 0.04 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 9 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.