WG
Junior Nkeng
WG · Winger / Attacking Mid · Inverted winger
18y
Apps3
Min645
G2P63
A0P0
xG1.8P64
xA0.0P0
Rating6.59
Form
LDLLL
Small sampleProspect (≤20)
Attributes
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.2
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.1.76
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.11
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.8
Passing
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.5
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.15
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.11
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.15
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.19
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.13
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.5
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.1
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.35.5%
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Winger / Attacking Mid · Inverted winger
A wide attacker with a balanced profile across attacking metrics. Carries the ball effectively and beats defenders in 1v1 situations. Defensive contributions are below average, requiring cover from the fullback. Development note: at 18, there is significant room for growth and adaptation.
strong tacklesstrong interceptionsstrong dribbleslimited duels won %limited xalimited assists
A high-upside young wide attacker with clear strengths to develop further.