Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Gavi
Player Bio
Position
Central Midfielder
Next League Match
Celta Vigo
vs
Barcelona
(A)
23 November 2024
Team Probabilities
Gavi Scout Report
Gavi, Barcelona's 19-year-old prodigy, is impressing the La Liga with his phenomenal versatility and maturity beyond his years. Predominantly operating as a central midfielder but also adroit at attacking midfield and left winger roles, the Spaniard expertly blends in Barcelona's possession-heavy approach while concurrently posing a decent direct threat in attack.
Gavi's game primarily revolves around chance creation and ball retention, setting him apart as one of the more reliable sources of opportunities for his team. This level of performance in chance creation reflects a keen vision and comprehension of the field – a trait that every top-class midfielder must possess. Besides, his strong competency in ball retention reflects he rarely squanders possession and can be trusted to regulate the flow of Barcelona's game.
His attacking game is laudable too, boasting significant goal threat and efficiency. Despite not being the primary focus of attack, his direct attacking contributions are quite impressive, suggesting that given a role with greater offensive responsibilities, he could rise to the challenge.
However, his glistening profile isn't without a few stains. His low-rate at winning aerial duels and standard duels indicate a substantial area of improvement. Young and still physically developing, one can expect that age and experience will rectify this aspect of his game. Another critical concern is discipline, demonstrated by his propensity to concede fouls and accumulate yellow cards, which spices up a few things but not necessarily in the most positive manner.
Despite the minor hiccups, Gavi's largely impressive display combined with his substantial contributions to the team's play in multiple facets of the game makes it evident that his future is brighter than the glaring lights of the Camp Nou.
Gavi Career Trend
Gavi Shot Maps
In the 2023-2024 season, Gavi took 9 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.95, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.13 xG per shot.