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Absolutely unbelievable finisher. He's a pure target man that knows how to make runs off the last defender's shoulder and is also adept at finding space in the box. He's not extraordinarily tall but he's got great leaping ability and knows how to attack balls in the box from all positions in front of the net. He will always look to score the goal and he's a striker that plays with a ton of confidence in himself to convert chances.
That being said, he's not great at playing others into advantageous positions. He's not a guy that's going to charge forward with the ball at his feet and really put defenders on their heels as a result. He plies his trade by finding the openings and relying on others delivering him the ball. He's also really strong on the ball and once it comes to his feet he's usually good at keeping possession to find the opening or playing to others to attempt to find more space while off the ball. But, what he lacks in creativity on the ball, he makes up for his intelligence off of it. I think that would be a big reason why AVB would love him. He's just fantastic at finding space in and around the box or by catching defenders sleeping. And, if he gets a clean shot on goal, chances are he's going to score.
Valencia Season: 39 matches, 27 goals, 6 assists, 105 shots, 52 shots on goal (49.5% accuracy).
For reference:
Edinson Cavani Season: 39 matches, 38 goals, 5 assists, 179 shots, 80 shots on goal (44.7% accuracy)
Robin Van Persie Season: 48 matches, 30 goals, 8 assists, 168 shots, 78 shots on goal (46.4% accuracy)
Cheers Snarf.
So correct me if I'm wrong but what I've gleaned from your analysis is:
We would be getting a player who wouldn't necessarily suit our counter-attacking strengths (lack of pace/driving at players?)
We would be losing the link-up play Ade provides on his good days.
Those were the negatives I detected.... But.
We would have someone actually in and around the 18 yard box when balls are delivered in (that would be a sight to behold)
He sounds like a slightly stretched out, more consistent and intelligent Jermain Defoe?
Cheers again though might youtube him to get an ever so slight idea of what he's about.