Zakaria Bakkali has proven to be an effective presence on the pitch for RKC Waalwijk in this year's Eredivisie season. Primarily positioned as a left-winger, but also comfortable on the right and central areas of the midfield, the Belgian player has demonstrated notable skills in various aspects of the game. Progressive carrying appears to be a significant strength, as he sits in the top quartile in his peer group, underlining his ability to advance the ball and create forward momentum for his side.
However, there are areas where Bakalli could clearly improve. His goal efficiency ranks in the bottom 20% among his peers, hinting at challenges when it comes to converting opportunities into goals. This is also mirrored in his goal threats, assists and goals per 90 minutes statistics, with all falling in the lower percentile. Likewise, his progressive passing skills are in need of refinement - his rank there is also in the bottom quartile of his peer group.
Nonetheless, Bakkali has shown promising signs. His chance creation ranks above the median compared to his peers, indicating an upside to his playmaking capabilities. Furthermore, his successful dribbles per 90 minutes is at an impressive 70%, suggesting a strong ability to retain possession under pressure and escape tight spots. While Bakkali may not be a prodigious scoring threat at this stage of his career, his ability to advance the play and unsettle defenses with his deft dribbling, goes a long way in making him a valuable asset to his team.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Zakaria Bakkali took 17 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.38, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 13 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.12 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.25 xG per shot.
