CM
Mark Sykes
CM · Midfielder · Central midfielder
28y·Republic of Ireland·182cm
Apps34
Min1,969
G4P93
A1P63
xG3.5P93
xA0.8P62
Rating6.82
Strong samplePrime (26–30)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.1
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.0.82
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.19
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.73%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.92
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.36
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.12
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.2
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.51.0%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.15
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.21
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.22
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.4
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.3.52
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.10
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.5
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Midfielder · Central midfielder
A well-rounded midfielder with a balanced statistical profile.
outstanding xgoutstanding goals
A solid midfielder with a balanced profile across key metrics.
Role Suitability
Box-to-Box