Yorbe Vertessen, the sprightly Belgian virtuoso, has been spinning a captivating web with his performances for Union Berlin in the Bundesliga this 2023-2024 season. Predominantly a left-winger drifting into the striking echelons, Vertessen, at just 23, is showing a distinct aptitude for being a phenomenal goal threat. This is evident with his impressive percentiles in goals per 90 (97.37%) and xG per 90 (97.37%). Further, strengthened by his superb dribbling skills (84.21%), he flaunts a lethal flair in front of the goal, evident in his alarming shots per 90 rate of 94.74%.
Nevertheless, there are facets of Vertessen's game in dire need of amelioration. His ball recovery rate is worryingly feeble (2.5%), which shows a lack of defensive contribution. He also needs to work on his crossing (3.95%) and improve his ball retention (35.0%), to better fulfil the responsibilities demanded by his position. His pass accuracy (7.89%) is another glaring weakness in an otherwise promising player profile.
Vertessen's offensive prowess and goal-scoring capabilities truly differentiate him among his peers. While he needs refinement in key areas, it is important to note his youth, which suggests high potential if the weaknesses are addressed. Undoubtedly, though, what his team and fans will fancy most is his knack for disrupting opposing defences and finding the back of the net. With time on his side, Vertessen might have the potency to blossom into one of the marquee names in football.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Yorbe Vertessen took 24 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.7, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 15 shots. A 13.33% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 7 shots. A 14.29% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 2 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
