Junior Pius Stats for Chaves
Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Junior Pius
Junior Pius Scout Report
In his 2023-2024 Primeira Liga season with Chaves, center back Junior Pius sets a notable presence on the pitch. His playing style leans towards being a defensive bulwark, fortified by his excellent ability to regain control of the ball- his ball recovery is nearly unparalleled, putting him among the top 12% of players in his league and position.
Unfortunately, this keen eye for recovery is not reflected in his ball retention. Often seen struggling to maintain his hold on the ball, he falls into the bottom 21%, questioning his effectiveness in transitions. Even so, his interception rate is quite impressive, landing him within the top 16% of players. Such a trait is invaluable in a centre back, showing his capability to stifle opponent attacks before they turn dangerous.
This strong defensive ability comes with a downside though - fouls committed. He's among the top 2% of players in accruing fouls, a risky attribute that has a considerable potential to leave his team one man down. Moreover, receiving yellow cards also seems to be a recurring issue with him, ranking very high within the top 15% in the league.
In terms of area distribution, Pius is typically involved most in the midfield. But with only a 1.89% pass accuracy rate, his contribution to initiating an efficient transition from defense to offence remains limited, as evidenced by his below-average progressive carrying and passing stats.
Overall, Junior Pius embodies a rugged, no-nonsense style of defender, an enforcer who successfully reconnects possession but could enhance his discipline and bolster his passing game for the greater benefit of his team.
Junior Pius Career Trend
Junior Pius Shot Maps
In the 2023-2024 season, Junior Pius took 6 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.18, averaging 0.03 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.01 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.02 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.