#WHUFC | šŸ”Ž Analysis: Eberechi Eze. The Championship playmaker has excelled for Queens Park Rangers this season. With Crystal Palace leading the race, this thread analyses his qualities and why West Ham must do everything they can to sign him this summer šŸ‘‡
Eberechi Eze in the Championship this season. [QPR ranked]

46 appearances [1st]
14 goals [1st]
8 assists [1st]
3 dribbles per 90 [1st]
1.8 key dribbles per 90 [1st]
2.2 shots per 90 [1st]
Fouled 2.3 times per 90 [1st]
1.8 key passes per 90 [1st]
86.5% passing success [3rd]
Most fouled players in the Championship this season:

1. Matheus Pereira (111)
2. Eberechi Eze (105) ā­ļø
3. Andre Ayew (97)
4. Lewis Travis/Sean Maguire (88)
5. Ryan Manning (85)
Ezeā€™s breakthrough came in the 2017-18 season, impressing in a loan spell with Wycombe Wanderers before returning to Loftus Road.

The playmaker then featured 16 times in the second half of the season, catching the eye with his impressive performances.
Why is the 22-year-old so highly regarded? Letā€™s analyse his playing role under Mark Warburton this season šŸ‘‡
Eze usually operates on the left wing in a 4-2-3-1 formation. His versatility allows him to free roam and act as an inside forward.
- Eze comes narrow inside to act as a front three with Wells & Hugill
- Barbet is allowed more room on the left
- Ball plays inside to Wells
The playmaker flourished in this expansive system, allowing him to showcase his ball carrying qualities.
- Comes centrally to present a passing option
- Carries the ball forward
Ezeā€™s three dibbles per 90 were ranked third highest in the Championship. QPRā€™s system complemented him. Having skill in his armoury allowed him to beat players in a variety of ways.
- Kachunga & Hogg double up
- Eze feints before nutmegging Hogg and creating space in-behind.
Another example shown here. His ability to get out of tight situations is remarkable, using his body well to create more space and get past opponents.
- Two Blackburn players box off the space
- Eze uses his body to protect the ball
- Beats both players
What strengths can he bring to West Ham?
The highly sought-after midfielder provides qualities that West Ham lack. 2019/20 season per 90 stats:

šŸ”‘ 1.8 key passes
šŸ“Š 3 dribbles
šŸ“Š 2.2 shots

Why should West Ham make him a priority? Letā€™s take a look šŸ‘‡
1. Playmaking ability
Ezeā€™s main strength is combining his close control with an eye for a pass. His 1v1 ability makes him a direct threat against the opposition.
- Eze carries the ball & draws defender
- Creates space for Wells in-behind
West Ham have lacked a direct ball carrier this season. The possible departures of Lanzini & Anderson make it a priority. Ezeā€™s skill and pace allows him to beat defenders in a variety of situations - adding to his unpredictability.
- Eze cuts inside from the left
The potential midfield partnership of Souček & Rice would allow Eze to operate in a higher position up the pitch & show his destructiveness. As you can see here:
- Cameron & Amos sit
- Eze recieves the ball between the lines
- carries the ball forward into space
2. Passing ability
Eze combines his excellent ball control with his eye for a pass. Operating between the midfield & defensive lines allows him to create so many goalscoring opportunities.
- Eze is being forced back on the ball
- Spots the overlapping run of Kane
And again here. Itā€™s clear to see opposing teams attempt to nullify his threat, but his wide range of attributes make him difficult to handle.
- Blackburn sit deep and limit the space
- Eze presents a floated pass towards Kane despite being under pressure
The Nigerian often comes deeper to present a passing option and showcase his ball carrying abilities. This creates more space for Ryan Manning - another West Ham target who has thrived this season.
- Eze holds the ball and spots the overlapping run of Manning
Best pass completion percentage in 2019/20 (Under 23ā€™s):

1. Max Bird (88%)
2. Eberechi Eze (87%) ā­ļø
3. Josh Da Silva (86%)
3. Composure
The 22-year-oldā€™s composure on the ball would allow him to make the step up to the Premier League. Heā€™s averaged 0.91 shots on target per 90 this season, ranking third highest for QPR this season.
- Eze calmly slots the ball past the GK
As you can see from this example. Ezeā€™s positional sense allows him to get into this goalscoring position, highlighting his constant threat.
- Eze targets the last opposition defender
- Finishes past the GK with composure
As you can see from this example. Ezeā€™s positional sense allows him to get into this goalscoring position, highlighting his constant threat. - Eze targets the last opposition defender- Finishes past the GK with composure
As you can see from this example. Ezeā€™s positional sense allows him to get into this goalscoring position, highlighting his constant threat. - Eze targets the last opposition defender- Finishes past the GK with composure
Summary:

ā€¢ Eze is a talented playmaker
ā€¢ Possesses good dribbling ability
ā€¢ West Ham lack a player with his qualities
ā€¢ He would fit in Moyesā€™ system well
ā€¢ He could provide a new attacking dimension for West Ham

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