Yakou Méïte - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Striker

Age

Market Value

€1.70M

Height

184cm

Weight

78kg

Nationality

Côte d'Ivoire

Next League Match

Cardiff City vs Hull (H)

25 February 2025

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Yakou Méïte Scout Report

Yakou Méïte, at 28, is showcasing his potential for Cardiff City with a powerful, yet inconsistently applied presence on the pitch. This scout report shines a light on key facets of his style of play. Predominantly a striker, but capable on the right wing, he's an intriguing blend of physicality and technical skill. Méïte's most substantial strength lies in his ball recovery, positioning him among the top tier in the Championship. This suggests a player willing to press and intercept, adding a gritty defensive edge to his offensive role. However, his ball retention is notably lacking, indicating struggles with maintaining possession—perhaps contributing to his limited goal threat and chance creation. While not a prolific scorer, his ability to execute successful dribbles reveals his knack for creating chaos in defences and suggests a direct, attacking mindset that seeks to exploit gaps rather than engage in intricate build-up play. Despite having frequent touches, Méïte doesn’t translate these into goals or assists effectively, revealing a disconnect in his attacking contributions. His passing and shooting accuracy could use refinement, areas where he's currently trailing his peers. Still, his high volume of shots per 90 minutes underscores a persistent goal-scoring intent on the pitch. Overall, Méïte offers a mix of hustle and flair with evident room for growth in his offensive outputs, a challenge Cardiff will be keen to address to enhance their strike force.

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Yakou Méïte Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Yakou Meite took 31 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.37, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 7 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 14 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 10 headed attempts. A 10.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.