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 Sheff Utd (H)

21 December 2024

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Yakou Méïte Scout Report

The embodiment of tenacity, Yakou Méïte, the 28-year-old Ivorian forward for Cardiff City, has stood out this 2023/2024 season for reasons both admirable and challenging. Operating primarily as a striker while also showcasing his versatility on the right wing, Méïte's strengths lie in his ball recovery and progressive carrying abilities. Ranking in the 84th percentile among his Championship League peers, he has demonstrated an uncanny ability to reclaim and move the ball down the pitch with remarkable speed and precision. That said, Méïte, unfortunately, doesn't post such impressive stats when it comes to retaining the ball, with a percentile rank of just over 11%. This reveals a notable weakness in his play, perhaps the outcome of a risky playing style that favours persistent aggression over security. His chance creation ability in the upper echelons, sitting at just under 70%, compels admiration yet his goal efficiency and goal threat are significantly underdeveloped, placing him in the dismal 7th and 14th percentile ranks respectively. His goal contribution per 90 minutes is alarmingly low for his striker position, scoring just over 6% for goals and approximately 29% for assists. Méïte's career at Cardiff City makes for a study in contrasts. With his tenacious style, he's a nuisance for the opposition but his limited finishing and passing accuracy (ranked in the 9th percentile) can often leave teammates and fans frustrated. His continuous improvement since arriving from Reading in the same league could be something to keep an eye on, underlining his potential to overcome these challenges. His quest for success in the English Championship is nothing short of intriguing.

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Yakou Méïte Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Yakou Meite took 23 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.99, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 9 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 10 headed attempts. A 10.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.