Roberto Pereyra Scout Report
In this scout report on Roberto Pereyra, an experienced attacking midfielder with Udinese in Serie A, his style of play manifests great strengths, but a few notable weaknesses that need attention. The Argentine playmaker primarily operates from the attacking midfield position, but adapts well as a central and right midfielder, showcasing his versatility.
Pereyra gets considerable plaudits for his chance creation and goal threat, featuring in the top 20% of players in these aspects. His goal efficiency and progressive carrying of the ball also rank notably above average. Another side of his game that deserves glowing commendation is his xG (expected goals) and goals per 90 contribution that underscore his significant presence in the attacking front.
However, the flip side to Pereyra's game tends to be slightly problematic, with his deft touches falling remarkably short. His ball recovery and retention are fairly underwhelming, placing in the bottom quarter of the league-percentage scale for his position. Also, his pass accuracy per 90 is at a worryingly low rank, raising questions about his effectiveness in orchestrating play from the middle of the park.
His aerial duels win percentage is particularly weak for an attacking player, suggesting he might struggle against more physical opposition. Now, we find his penchant to commit fouls and consequently pick up yellow cards as a midfield maestro on the higher side, indicating a slight lack of discipline in his game.
Pereyra, judging by his heat map, combines his attacking prowess with a strong contribution in the midfield third. His touch in the ball distribution needs to be honed, but overall, his attacking prowess and goal contributions affirm his essence as an attacking midfielder. In all, Roberto Pereyra, at the age of 33, remains a fascinating player to watch.
