WG
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
WG · Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
38y·🇦🇷Argentina
Apps31
Min2,978
G35P98
A23P99
xG30.8P98
xA18.9P99
Rating8.60
Form
LWWWW
Strong sampleVeteran (32+)
Attributes
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.35
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.30.80
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.118
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.80
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.23
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.18.86
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.103
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.186
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.98
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.137
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.220
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.21
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.5
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.50%
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Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
A dual-threat wide attacker who both creates and scores at a high rate. Carries the ball effectively and beats defenders in 1v1 situations. Defensive contributions are below average, requiring cover from the fullback.
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