Pau Victor emerged out of nowhere, banged two goals vs Real Madrid, pressed like a maniac for 90 minutes & earned Hansi Flick's approval.
In a team that's decimated by injuries, he could offer a much-needed boost in versatility, lethality & work rate.
So who is he?
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In a team that's decimated by injuries, he could offer a much-needed boost in versatility, lethality & work rate.
So who is he?
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Body & mental profile:
β 22, 184cm, 77kg
β right-footed
β compact, great engine (fast but not rapid, high stamina)
β good lower body strength (shielding, duelling)
β LW, CF, RW
β Work rate, eagerness
β 22, 184cm, 77kg
β right-footed
β compact, great engine (fast but not rapid, high stamina)
β good lower body strength (shielding, duelling)
β LW, CF, RW
β Work rate, eagerness
Victor profiles as a striker or inside forward; his best attributes combine clean ambipedal ball-striking, positional awareness & attacking instincts.
β Box crashing
β Lethal finishing
β Intelligent movement
β Creativity via carries & crosses
via @TotalAnalysis
β Box crashing
β Lethal finishing
β Intelligent movement
β Creativity via carries & crosses
via @TotalAnalysis
@TotalAnalysis Just a quick reminder this thread is based on our FULL scout report, which you can find on @BarcaFutbolLive.
We've already done a FULL piece of tactical analysis on Victor and would greatly appreciate any support.
Read it below! π
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We've already done a FULL piece of tactical analysis on Victor and would greatly appreciate any support.
Read it below! π
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@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive Two of the most important aspects of his attacking arsenal are movement & lethality.
He finished 23/24 as the top scorer (20) & the most promising thing about his goals is the fact they were scored through high xG chances with a lot of variety.
More data below π
He finished 23/24 as the top scorer (20) & the most promising thing about his goals is the fact they were scored through high xG chances with a lot of variety.
More data below π
@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive Most were scored inside the penalty area & more than half had an expected goal value of 0.25+, enough for 0.16 xG per shot, an incredible figure.
β’ Scores ~1/5 of his shots (~1/3 inside the box)
β’ Converted 40% of shots after a cross & 22.2% after a set piece
Variety π₯
β’ Scores ~1/5 of his shots (~1/3 inside the box)
β’ Converted 40% of shots after a cross & 22.2% after a set piece
Variety π₯
@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive But one of the main reasons why he's so good inside the danger area is his movement; Victor is great at exploiting the space left by defenders and will do so with intent.
As soon as he sees an opening, the 22-year-old darts into space & receives a pass in a favourable position.
As soon as he sees an opening, the 22-year-old darts into space & receives a pass in a favourable position.
@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive Take the above sequence; Barcelona are attacking from the right & the movement activates the press of one of the defenders.
Victor scans the area beforehand, noticing the repositioning of the opposition player & the space he's leaving behind him.
Then β he attacks it. π¨
Victor scans the area beforehand, noticing the repositioning of the opposition player & the space he's leaving behind him.
Then β he attacks it. π¨
@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive It's that awareness that got him:
β the third-most shots in the league last season (93)
β sixth-most shots from open play (50.54 shots per 90)
β third-most touches in the penalty area (138)
In 23/24, he scored 0.47 goals per 90, 12 with his right & six with the left. π
β the third-most shots in the league last season (93)
β sixth-most shots from open play (50.54 shots per 90)
β third-most touches in the penalty area (138)
In 23/24, he scored 0.47 goals per 90, 12 with his right & six with the left. π
@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive And ball-striking is exactly what makes Victor an interesting creative profile, not just a pure goal-scorer.
Comparisons could be made with Karim Benzema or Luis Suarez but for now, this side of his profile remains unpolished but with a lot of potential.
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Comparisons could be made with Karim Benzema or Luis Suarez but for now, this side of his profile remains unpolished but with a lot of potential.
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@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive Four assists from 4.07 xA doesn't scream elite but it's a decent return for the team's main goal-scorer.
Add 0.9 shot assists per 90 & the fact he was tied in second place with five 2nd assists in 2023/24 & we get an interesting creator profile paired up with a great finisher.
Add 0.9 shot assists per 90 & the fact he was tied in second place with five 2nd assists in 2023/24 & we get an interesting creator profile paired up with a great finisher.
@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive And it's the clean ball-striking with both feet that may turn the 22y/o into a formidable creator.
Looking at his deliveries, we see he can send high-lofted and low-driven crosses into the box with both his left and right foot, similar to the way he finishes with both as well.
Looking at his deliveries, we see he can send high-lofted and low-driven crosses into the box with both his left and right foot, similar to the way he finishes with both as well.
@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive The ambipedal crossing is yet to give him a reliable final product but it does make him a viable option at a variety of different angles and in different roles altogether.
That's why he's comfortable playing across the frontline as a LW, CF and RW.
Extremely valuable π
That's why he's comfortable playing across the frontline as a LW, CF and RW.
Extremely valuable π
@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive So creatively:
π Variety of crosses with both feet
π Likes to carry into the box
π Mazy runner but not a breaker/fixer
π Fast but not rapid
π Medium-distance engine
An interesting profile, for sure. π€
π Variety of crosses with both feet
π Likes to carry into the box
π Mazy runner but not a breaker/fixer
π Fast but not rapid
π Medium-distance engine
An interesting profile, for sure. π€
@TotalAnalysis @BarcaFutbolLive But I'll stop the thread here because it's getting too long & I've not even scratched the surface π
In the full piece, you can find:
β build-up presence
β weaknesses
β out-of-possession analysis
β final remarks
And MORE π₯
In the full piece, you can find:
β build-up presence
β weaknesses
β out-of-possession analysis
β final remarks
And MORE π₯
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