Andre Dozzell Scout Report
In this scout report, 25-year-old Birmingham City defensive midfielder Andre Dozzell emerges as a potent force in attack despite his traditional rearguard role. His goals per 90 and shots per 90 percentiles are impressively high, sitting at a phenomenal 96.64% and 94.12% respectively, indicating that he packs quite a punch when given the chance in front of goal - a rare attribute for a player in his position.
Further, underlining his attacking impetus and proficiency, his pass accuracy per 90, xA per 90, and interceptions values are at an incredible 100% percentile. This showcases how he excels both in ball distribution and defensive anticipation, over and above his peers. Unsurprisingly, his ability to generate opportunities (chance creation) and pass progressively also ranks high within his league.
However, his game isn't without flaws. There's a severe shortage of ball recovery and retention, both languishing in the lower double digits. This suggests a difficulty in intercepting and holding onto the ball, a major shortcoming for a defensive midfielder. Moreover, his duel win percentage and aerial duel win percentage are extremely low, revealing struggles in establishing physical dominance. Combine this with his consistently high foul committed and yellow card stats, and it paints a picture of a player often on the wrong side of the referee’s book.
In terms of possession area, Dozzell seems to spread his influence fairly evenly across the pitch, but with a slight bias towards the midfield third. A player of his unique style and strengths, tempered by notable weaknesses, certainly adds a fascinating dynamic to the Championship. With some fine-tuning, Andre Dozzell's budding potential could fully bloom, despite the blemishes on his player stats.