Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Tom Eaves
Tom Eaves Scout Report
Tom Eaves, the 32-year-old English striker of Rotherham United, is evidently an exceptional offensive force in the Championship, judging by the 2023-2024 season statistics. His primary strength lies in his goal-scoring prowess, clocking in at an impressive 86.89 percentile for goals per 90 minutes, substantiated by his 77.05 percentile in expected goals per 90 minutes. His goal threat and goal efficiency also reflect strong scoring ability, scoring 68.25 and 61.90 percentile respectively.
However, his game is heavily skewed towards striking while his playmaking abilities leave much to be desired. His assistance statistics are worryingly low - languishing in the 10.66 percentile for assists per 90 minutes and a dismal 4.92 percentile for expected assists per 90 minutes, demonstrating a limited capacity for link-up play.
His overall relationship with the ball raises eyebrows too. His ball recovery rate weighs in at a modest 30.15 percentile, indicating a weakness which may compromise his team's defensive efforts. More concerning, his ball retention and progressive carrying mark at 6.35 and 4.76 percentile respectively, testify to a lack of command over the possession and a limited ability to drive the ball upfield.
These striking disparities in Eaves' game suggest a player who is deadly when finding the net but struggles with the nuances of broader play. For a better-rounded performance, Eaves will need to develop his playmaking and ball management skills, especially as his age might bring about physical decline.
Tom Eaves Career Trend
Tom Eaves Shot Maps
In the 2023-2024 season, Tom Eaves took 33 shots, scoring 6 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 5.33, averaging 0.16 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 7 shots. A 28.57% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 3 goals from 13 shots. A 23.08% conversion rate. 0.2 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 13 headed attempts. A 7.69% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.