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Christian Pulisic - Just getting started.
2019/20 Season Statistical Analysis.
[A Thread.]
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2019/20 Season Statistical Analysis.
[A Thread.]
On January 2nd, 2019, Chelsea agreed a fee with Borrusia Dortmund for the signature of highly rated youngster, Christian Pulisic.
The deal was set to be for an estimated, Ā£58 million. As a result of the agreement, Pulisic would have to spend the remainder of the season at BVB.
The deal was set to be for an estimated, Ā£58 million. As a result of the agreement, Pulisic would have to spend the remainder of the season at BVB.
Given the keys to Chelseaās left side, following the departure of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid, itās safe to say that Pulisic had a lot of expectations coming into his debut campaign.
Fast forward to a year later, and we are all aware of the potential and talent this man has...
Fast forward to a year later, and we are all aware of the potential and talent this man has...
Firstly, we are going to look at Pulisicās goal contributions in his debut season at Chelsea.
2019/20 stats:
34 games.
11 goals.
10 assists.
2019/20 stats:
34 games.
11 goals.
10 assists.
At first glance, those numbers considering the circumstances we faced, are a great output for a 21 year old in his debut season in the Premier League.
Pulisic missed 3 months of the season from January - March, resulting in considerable less games played.
Pulisic missed 3 months of the season from January - March, resulting in considerable less games played.
Letās look at his output in more depth...
Coming into the season, Pulisic wasnāt primarily known for his scoring and having an impact on his team with goals. This season, the narrative has completely changed.
These are stats per 90 from his career, compared to this season.
Coming into the season, Pulisic wasnāt primarily known for his scoring and having an impact on his team with goals. This season, the narrative has completely changed.
These are stats per 90 from his career, compared to this season.
Utilising that data, it is clear and obvious to why Pulisic has endured such an increase in goals.
Hits shots per 90 has increased by a considerable, 1.06 therefore leading to an increase of goals per 90. With more shots, his expected goals have also risen - due to causation.
Hits shots per 90 has increased by a considerable, 1.06 therefore leading to an increase of goals per 90. With more shots, his expected goals have also risen - due to causation.
Specifically, the game that really highlighted Pulisicās increase in shots was on October 26th, 2019, away at Burnley.
In that game, Pulisic would score the perfect hat-trick. More noticeably, Pulisic had a total of 4 shots on target - a 75% conversion rate.
Clinical.
In that game, Pulisic would score the perfect hat-trick. More noticeably, Pulisic had a total of 4 shots on target - a 75% conversion rate.
Clinical.
From this chart, we can see that Pulisic isnāt as reliant on receiving goal scoring chances than others.
If you donāt get on to him quick enough, he will punish you - shown by OP Shot-Creating Actions. He ranks in the 94th percentile amongst Top-5 League Players.
Impressive.
If you donāt get on to him quick enough, he will punish you - shown by OP Shot-Creating Actions. He ranks in the 94th percentile amongst Top-5 League Players.
Impressive.
Post-Lockdown is were Pulisicās output was more productive - relative to minutes played.
Pre-Lockdown League stats:
16 games (11 starts).
5 goals.
2 assists.
Post- Lockdown League stats:
9 games (8 starts).
4 goals.
2 assists.
Pre-Lockdown League stats:
16 games (11 starts).
5 goals.
2 assists.
Post- Lockdown League stats:
9 games (8 starts).
4 goals.
2 assists.
One of the root reasons to why Pulisicās output increased following lockdown is the role he was given.
The chart below clearly demonstrates that since the lockdown, Pulisic has been Chelseaās most advanced attacking option. This really benefits his pace and attacking qualities.
The chart below clearly demonstrates that since the lockdown, Pulisic has been Chelseaās most advanced attacking option. This really benefits his pace and attacking qualities.
Frank Lampard would go on to say:
āI have seen a real improvement in his all-round.ā
āComing to the Premier League is very difficult because of the physical nature of the league and we have to remember how young he is and the summer he had.ā
āI have seen a real improvement in his all-round.ā
āComing to the Premier League is very difficult because of the physical nature of the league and we have to remember how young he is and the summer he had.ā
Pulisic has also been able to make an impact off the bench.
This benefits his rampant and rapid style of play to full effect. As the opposition teams are experience fatigue, Pulisic is an option to turn the games on its head.
Heās done exactly that this season.
This benefits his rampant and rapid style of play to full effect. As the opposition teams are experience fatigue, Pulisic is an option to turn the games on its head.
Heās done exactly that this season.
Perhaps the most appealing part of Pulisicās game is his dazzling and trickery style of play.
Heās quick, heās agile, heās energetic - all descriptions and terms youād associate with another player...
Eden Hazard.
Heās quick, heās agile, heās energetic - all descriptions and terms youād associate with another player...
Eden Hazard.
Just to be clear, this is no way any means of saying that Pulisic is as good as Eden Hazard - not yet at least.
However, they both share very similar attacking qualities.
Here are the stats from their respective, debut campaigns.
However, they both share very similar attacking qualities.
Here are the stats from their respective, debut campaigns.
We all know what a fantastic dribbler Pulisic is.
He registers 8.27 dribbles per 90 ranking him the 6th best in the league. His dribble completion rate is a commendable 56.05%, also the 6th best amongst wingers.
Itās safe to say, Pulisic is a leading dribbler in this league.
He registers 8.27 dribbles per 90 ranking him the 6th best in the league. His dribble completion rate is a commendable 56.05%, also the 6th best amongst wingers.
Itās safe to say, Pulisic is a leading dribbler in this league.
The chart below is a graphic used to represent progressive actions on the pitch.
Itās clearly evident that Pulisic achieves a lot of progressive runs, cutting in off the left side - an action he thrives under.
The passes are from central positions. Another area he operates in.
Itās clearly evident that Pulisic achieves a lot of progressive runs, cutting in off the left side - an action he thrives under.
The passes are from central positions. Another area he operates in.
Pulisicās playmaking is an ability that doesnāt gain as much attraction as other parts of his game.
In the Premier League, Pulisic has registered a total of 29 key passes - an estimated 1.2 key passes per game.
This would rank him 3rd, behind Mason Mount and Willian.
In the Premier League, Pulisic has registered a total of 29 key passes - an estimated 1.2 key passes per game.
This would rank him 3rd, behind Mason Mount and Willian.
On the biggest stage of them all, The UEFA Champions League, is where his playmaking abilities have been on display.
Despite featuring in 4 games (3 starts) he has successfully recorded a total of 8 key passes. Thatās an estimated 2 per game and 3 per start.
Solid numbers.
Despite featuring in 4 games (3 starts) he has successfully recorded a total of 8 key passes. Thatās an estimated 2 per game and 3 per start.
Solid numbers.
All in all, itās been a great first season for the American.
His potential and talent has been on full display all season, despite recurring injury problems.
With the additions of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and likely Kai Havertz, expect him to thrive even more...
His potential and talent has been on full display all season, despite recurring injury problems.
With the additions of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and likely Kai Havertz, expect him to thrive even more...
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Sources: http://FBRef.com , http://WhoScored.com , http://FootballSlices.com .
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