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Pedro Neto (19/20-20/21) vs Diogo Jota (18/19-19/20)
With Jota proving to be a huge success at Anfield, I want to take a look at another young Portuguese forward from Wolves in Pedro Neto.
Neto's numbers are hugely impressive for a 19/20 year old in the Premier League.
Pedro Neto (19/20-20/21) vs Diogo Jota (18/19-19/20)
With Jota proving to be a huge success at Anfield, I want to take a look at another young Portuguese forward from Wolves in Pedro Neto.
Neto's numbers are hugely impressive for a 19/20 year old in the Premier League.
The explosive forward has impressed many, with goals against Chelsea and Arsenal piquing the interest of fans across the league.
Unlike Jota, Neto is primarily a left-footed player and in 3 or 4 years time he could be primed to join Jota in phasing out the current front 3.
Unlike Jota, Neto is primarily a left-footed player and in 3 or 4 years time he could be primed to join Jota in phasing out the current front 3.
CREATIVE COMPARISON:
Jota vs Neto (p90)
- xA: 0.15/0.2
- Key Passes: 1.15/1.64
- Passes -> Final 1/3 : 1.68/1.59
- Shot Creating Actions: 3.25/3.67
- Prog. Passes: 2.48/2.03
Perhaps Neto's biggest strength, he's very effective in creating quality chances for his teammates.
Jota vs Neto (p90)
- xA: 0.15/0.2
- Key Passes: 1.15/1.64
- Passes -> Final 1/3 : 1.68/1.59
- Shot Creating Actions: 3.25/3.67
- Prog. Passes: 2.48/2.03
Perhaps Neto's biggest strength, he's very effective in creating quality chances for his teammates.
Neto makes less progressive passes and final 1/3 passes than Jota did at Wolves, but his excellent vision allows him to provide higher quality chances for his teammates.
This shows the aforementioned effectivity, as seen by his higher number of Key Passes, SCAs and higher xA.
This shows the aforementioned effectivity, as seen by his higher number of Key Passes, SCAs and higher xA.
FINISHING COMPARISON:
Jota vs Neto (p90)
- xG: 0.34/0.18
- Shots: 2.45/1.79
- Goals/Shot: 0.13/0.16
- Average Distance (yards) from Goal/Shot: 13.6/18.1
A category where Jota shows his quality, Neto shows that he has a solid basis to become a more consistent goal scorer.
Jota vs Neto (p90)
- xG: 0.34/0.18
- Shots: 2.45/1.79
- Goals/Shot: 0.13/0.16
- Average Distance (yards) from Goal/Shot: 13.6/18.1
A category where Jota shows his quality, Neto shows that he has a solid basis to become a more consistent goal scorer.
This is a part of Neto's game that needs nurturing, there is promise as he's fairly efficient when shooting, highlighted by his goals scored per shot.
Something that Neto could improve upon is shot placement. He should take a leaf out of Jota's book and shoot from closer in.
Something that Neto could improve upon is shot placement. He should take a leaf out of Jota's book and shoot from closer in.
DEFENSIVE CONTRIBUTION:
Jota vs Neto (p90)
- Pressures: 20.7/17.3
- Successful Pressures: 4.83 (23%) / 4.78 (27%)
- Tackles: 0.78/0.72
- Interceptions: 0.31/0.77
Both players have great work rates, Neto seems to be slightly more efficient in his pressing endeavours.
Jota vs Neto (p90)
- Pressures: 20.7/17.3
- Successful Pressures: 4.83 (23%) / 4.78 (27%)
- Tackles: 0.78/0.72
- Interceptions: 0.31/0.77
Both players have great work rates, Neto seems to be slightly more efficient in his pressing endeavours.
A pre-requisite under Klopp, it's essential that Liverpool's forward players press from the front.
With near identical numbers to Jota, I don't think Neto would have any issues adapting to Klopp's system.
With near identical numbers to Jota, I don't think Neto would have any issues adapting to Klopp's system.
DRIBBLING ABILITY
Jota vs Neto (p90)
- Successful Dribbles: 2.6 (56%) / 2.85 (57%)
- Carries 38.8/40.4
- Prog. Distance: 219/225.3
- Final 1/3 Touches: 23.4/27.6
Once again, very similar numbers here. Both players have the ability to take a defender on with ease.
Jota vs Neto (p90)
- Successful Dribbles: 2.6 (56%) / 2.85 (57%)
- Carries 38.8/40.4
- Prog. Distance: 219/225.3
- Final 1/3 Touches: 23.4/27.6
Once again, very similar numbers here. Both players have the ability to take a defender on with ease.
Neto is one of the most talented u21 players in the Premier League and someone Liverpool should keep an eye on.
Nuno Espírito Santo proved to be an excellent coach for Jota, teaching him the discipline required for Klopp and hopefully Neto will benefit similarly.
Nuno Espírito Santo proved to be an excellent coach for Jota, teaching him the discipline required for Klopp and hopefully Neto will benefit similarly.
