Scout Report -Marcel Sabitzer - A Red Devil

Pass to the final third

Sabitzer’s ability to move on the blind side of opponents, exploit gaps in the opposition’s midfield,, and penetrate with forward runs of his own enhances his ability to progress play into the final third. The Austrian made a total of 110 passes to the final third. He made 5.16 passes per 90, taking him to the 91 percentile.

Progressive Passes

The Austrian progresses the play with ease and penetrates opposing back lines. With his work in the key channels, many of his attacking connections come in the pass before the assist. The Austrian made a total of 36 progressive passes, making 5.46 passes per 90, taking him to the 95 percentile.

Assists Made

Sabitzer couldn’t replicate the form he had at both Red Bull clubs, as in Bayern over the two seasons he could only provide two assists in 54 matches played. This season he made only one assist, making 0.14 assist per 90, taking him to the 77 percentile.

Defensive Contributions

                 Tackles Made and won

Sabitzer is effective at delaying attacks, whether he hops from midfield to press the opponent or tackles his direct opponent. He is adept at collecting the second ball, as he is good aerially. He works hard to press from behind. He made a total of 27 tackles, winning 11 of them. He made 3.87 tackles per match, winning 2.01 of them. It puts him in the 98th percentile in tackles made, and he ranks in the 96th percentile in winning them. From the heat map, we can see that he made most of his tackles in the middle of the park.

Interceptions made and won 

The Austrian made ten timely interceptions, winning ten of them. He made a total of 1.43 interceptions per match, putting him in the 85 percentile. From the heat map, he made most of his interceptions in the middle of the park.