Who is this player, really?
Chelsea · Premier League · 2025-2026 Season · Age 25 · Played equivalent of 29.9 full matches
A recurring note: "Per 90 minutes" means the figure is divided by the number of full matches to ensure a fair comparison between a player who played 30 matches and one who played 10.
Let's dive in.. 👇🏻
(Chapter One - Radar and Distribution Comparison)
This page compares Neto to the top 4,069 wingers worldwide. This is the most important page in the report because it doesn't just give you a number; it shows his ranking among his peers.
🔸 Non-Penalty Goals:
🟢 Definition:
The average goals scored per match, excluding penalties.
🔵 The Number:
0.17 per 90 minutes
🟡 What it means:
The player scores approximately one goal every 6 matches.
🟤 Evaluation:
Neto's rate is average among global wingers; he is not classified as a prolific scorer, nor is he weak. He sits right in the middle (50th percentile).
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🔸 Non-Penalty xG (Expected Goals):
🟢 Definition:
The sum of chances the player had and shot. This indicator measures the quality of the player's positioning and the quality of his teammates in delivering the ball to him, rather than his finishing skill specifically. Again, excluding penalties.
🔵 The Number:
0.17 per 90 minutes
🟡 What it means:
The player gets one scoring opportunity every 6 matches.
🟤 Evaluation:
Here is the first analytical observation: the player has a 0.17 actual scoring rate and a 0.17 expected goals rate. The numbers are identical! This means Neto does not waste chances; he scores exactly what is available to him. However, he is not a "lucky" player; he simply converts what he gets, placing him again in the 50th percentile.
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🔸 NP xG Per Shot:
🟢 Definition:
When Neto shoots, are his shots of high quality? Does he shoot from good positions or from anywhere?
🔵 The Number:
0.11 per shot (this is an average per shot, not per 90 minutes)
🟡 What it means:
Every shot he takes has an 11% probability of resulting in a goal.
🟤 Evaluation:
Neto's rate is above average, and his shot quality is better than about two-thirds of wingers worldwide.
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🔸 Open Play Shots:
🟢 Definition:
Shots taken during normal play, excluding set pieces.
🔵 The Number:
1.47 per 90 minutes
🟡 What it means:
He takes fewer than two shots per full match.
🟤 Evaluation:
Neto's rate is below average. We analyze this as him not favoring shooting as a first option; he prefers passing and playmaking over shooting.
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🔸 PSxG Added (Post-Shot Expected Goals):
🟢 Definition:
This measures the quality of the execution. If a player shoots toward the top corner, the value increases; if it's a weak shot to the center, it decreases. It is the difference between the quality of the chance and what the player's foot actually produced.
🔵 The Number:
-0.04 per 90 minutes
🟡 What it means:
The number is negative, meaning the chance's danger often decreases after he strikes the ball compared to before the shot.
🟤 Evaluation:
This is a very weak figure, placing him in the bottom 12% of wingers globally.
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🔸 Progressive Passes Received:
🟢 Definition:
This measures his playing style. Does he wait for the ball in space? This measures how often teammates find him in advanced positions.
🔵 The Number:
3.11 per 90 minutes
🟡 What it means:
He receives 3 progressive passes per 90 minutes, while the global average for wingers is 5.9.
🟤 Evaluation:
This shows he is not a player who feeds off ready-made balls in advanced spaces; he is more of a creator than a receiver.
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🔸 Deep Touches <25 yards:
🟢 Definition:
Measures presence inside and around the penalty area.
🔵 The Number:
5.48 per 90 minutes
🟡 What it means:
He touches the ball about 5.5 times per match in the danger zone.
🟤 Evaluation:
The global average is 8.7. Neto is slightly above average in ranking but his presence isn't striking. He is a winger who stays wide to cross rather than cutting inside frequently.
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🔸 Progressive Carries:
🟢 Definition:
When a player takes the ball and runs forward with it to reach the opponent's areas.
🔵 The Number:
8.45 per 90 minutes
🟡 What it means:
About 9 times per match, he carries the ball forward himself.
🟤 Evaluation:
Neto is elite in progressive carries, outperforming 95% of wingers. He has an exceptional ability to transition his team from the defensive third to the attacking third.
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🔸 Dribbles Completed:
🟢 Definition:
Successful 1v1 take-ons.
🔵 The Number:
1.57 per 90 minutes
🟡 What it means:
An average of 1.5 successful dribbles per match.
🟤 Evaluation:
Average. This is key: he is elite at carrying the ball but average at dribbling. This means he uses explosive speed in open space rather than technical trickery to beat defenders 1v1.
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🔸 Open Play xA (Expected Assists):
🟢 Definition:
The value of chances he creates for teammates during open play.
🔵 The Number:
0.35 per 90 minutes
🟡 What it means:
Neto creates nearly a third of a goal for his teammates every match.
🟤 Evaluation:
A very high number, placing him among the global elite in playmaking.
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🔸 Progressive Passes:
🟢 Definition:
Passing the ball forward a significant distance toward the opponent's goal.
🔵 The Number:
3.41 per 90 minutes
🟤 Evaluation:
A good, above-average number. He gives more than he takes.
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🔸 PAdj Defensive Actions:
🟢 Definition:
Defensive actions adjusted for possession.
🔵 The Number:
9.32 per 90 minutes
🟤 Evaluation:
A weak number, among the lowest for wingers.
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🔸 Goal Probability Added (GPA):
🟢 Definition:
A comprehensive indicator of how much a player's total actions increase the probability of a goal.
🔵 The Number:
0.32 per 90 minutes
🟤 Evaluation:
A great number. It shows Neto is a system player whose value lies in helping the entire unit rather than just individual stats.
(Chapter Two - Key Passes and Assists Map)
Analysis of the map:
Most key passes (red) come from the right side and cluster around the penalty spot. Blue arrows (set pieces) are few. He is most dangerous on the right wing.
⚽️🐾 Types of Key Passes:
🔴 Through Balls:
Neto's stat for through balls resulting in a shot is zero (0). This shows his creativity is in wide areas, not internal penetration.
🔴 Crosses:
His primary tool. 24 key crosses in the season, worth 3.82 xA.
🔴 Cutbacks:
Only 2, but very high quality (0.47 per attempt).
📊 Summary of Passing Stats:
53 key passes: 44 from open play, 9 from set pieces, 6 actual assists.
(Chapter Three - Non-Penalty Shot Map)
Analysis:
A high density of ❎ (blocked shots) around the box arc, meaning he often shoots when a defender is blocking the path. He has two big blue circles (easy missed chances) near the goal.
🔸 Shot Accuracy:
Only 13 on target (28.3%), while 22 were blocked (47.8%). This isn't bad luck; it's poor shot selection.
🔸 Phase of Play:
His xG per shot in counter-attacks (0.17) is double that of organized play (0.09). He thrives in open space.
(Chapter Four - Comprehensive Winger Chart)
🔸 Ball Control Issues:
2.14 miscontrolled passes per 90. He loses the ball twice a match on the first touch.
🔸 Dribble Success Rate:
39.5%. This means 6 out of 10 dribbles fail. He struggles in tight 1v1 situations but excels when running into space.
🔸 On-Ball Turnovers:
3.07 per 90. He loses possession frequently, which is the price of his high-risk carrying style.
🗺️ Minutes by Position:
56% AMR (Right Wing), 33% AML (Left Wing). He is a pure winger.
👥 Similar Players:
- Callum Hudson-Odoi (83%)
- Jack Grealish (82%)
- Takefusa Kubo (82%)
- Matteo Politano (82%)
- Jadon Sancho (78%)
🏁 Final Summary:
🧬 Who is Neto?
⚡️ Property 1: He is a transition engine. He carries the ball from deep to the final third himself rather than waiting for it.
🏃 Property 2: He is a space player. Elite when the defense is disorganized; average when facing a set defender 1v1.
🎯 Property 3: His primary weapon is the cross. He lacks the through-ball vision for central penetration.
💎 Property 4: He is a system player. His value is in the buildup and increasing overall goal probability, not necessarily in being the final finisher.
📌 Conclusion:
Neto is a motor, not a finisher. Use him to move the ball, stretch the field, and create from crosses. Do not expect high goal tallies, penetration of low blocks, or ball retention under heavy pressure.
