Erling Haaland Reaches 100 Goals for Manchester City in Record Time ⚽️

Statistical Analysis of Erling Haaland: Last 365 Days vs. Positional Peers

Haaland's performance over the last 365 days, measured against other forwards in Europe’s top five leagues, Champions League, and Europa League, reveals a player who not only scores frequently but also does so with remarkable efficiency. Let’s delve deeper into his key metrics:

Attacking Output

Haaland’s 0.73 non-penalty goals per 90 minutes rank him in the 97th percentile, making him one of the most prolific scorers in Europe. His non-penalty expected goals (npxG) per 90 of 0.72 places him in the 99th percentile, indicating that he consistently gets into excellent scoring positions. When combining npxG and expected assisted goals (xAG), his 0.82 per 90 ranks in the 95th percentile, underscoring his overall attacking contribution.

Shooting and Scoring Efficiency

Haaland takes 4.02 total shots per 90 minutes, which is in the 93rd percentile among his peers. Despite his high shot volume, he maintains a phenomenal level of accuracy, converting 0.45 of his shots on target into goals. His shot-creating actions (SCA) per 90 are relatively low at 1.94 (22nd percentile), suggesting that he is more of a pure finisher than a creator.

Passing and Ball Progression

Haaland's passing metrics show room for improvement. With only 12.80 passes attempted per 90 (4th percentile) and 0.97 progressive passes per 90 (16th percentile), he is not heavily involved in build-up play. His pass completion rate of 75.8% is solid (78th percentile), but his progressive carries per 90 stand at 1.16 (41st percentile), reflecting his limited role in advancing the ball.

Offensive Positioning and Threat

One area where Haaland truly excels is his positioning and presence in the attacking third. With 6.42 touches in the opponent’s penalty area per 90 (90th percentile), he is a constant threat near the goal. His progressive passes received per 90 stand at 4.29 (10th percentile), highlighting how his movement allows him to receive passes in dangerous areas, even though he isn't heavily involved in link-up play.

Defensive Contribution and Aerial Duels

While not known for his defensive work, Haaland contributes modestly in certain areas. He averages 0.35 tackles (19th percentile), 0.05 interceptions (12th percentile), and 0.32 blocks (14th percentile) per 90 minutes. His clearance rate of 0.49 per 90 (30th percentile) is also relatively low. In aerial duels, he wins 1.46 per 90 minutes (42nd percentile), which is decent but not outstanding for a player of his height and physical presence.

Conclusion