Seko Fofana - Lens: Ligue 1 2022/23 Data, Stats, Analysis, and scout report

Seko Fofana plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lens. Born in France, he represents the Ivory Coast national team. He has scored four times and has four assists after 26 matches in 2022/2023. With Lens currently in third place, they have high hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. The team has found its form once more after a turbulent start to the new year. The midfielder has made a huge impact on the team’s gameplay in the midfield by providing a constant passing option and helping his side win duels in the middle of the park. With Lens currently sitting in third place in Ligue 1, they have a good shot at climbing into the top two. Lens are currently two points behind second-place Marseille. We now look at some of the stats presenting the players’ contributions to Lens this season.

Seko Fofana - Lens: Ligue 1 2022/23 Data, Stats, Analysis, and scout report

Seko Fofana has made 26 Ligue 1 appearances this season. The midfielder acts as a constant threat during attacks and creates plenty of chances for his team. A right-footed player, he tends to provide passes in dangerous areas and has eight goal contributions this season. The above viz shows the percentile rank of the player’s stats compared to other midfielders in Ligue 1 in 2022–2033. The player has done excellently in the possession department, and his ability to retain and pass the ball has also been decent. His defensive indicators show that he wins a good amount of aerial duels. He is also ranked well in terms of expected goal contributions per 90.

Attacking contributions

Seko Fofana - Lens: Ligue 1 2022/23 Data, Stats, Analysis, and scout report Seko Fofana - Lens: Ligue 1 2022/23 Data, Stats, Analysis, and scout report

Seko Fofana can contribute with his ability to take shots and create danger. This season, he has scored four goals from open play. The player averages 2.35 shots per 90 minutes in the 2022–23 Ligue 1 season and has an accuracy rate of 30.2%. The xG map above shows that the veteran has taken most of the shots from inside the penalty box. He has taken 61 shots, of which 17 have been on target.

In addition to netting goals, the 27-year-old has the mindset to create scoring opportunities for others. The above viz shows the shot assists delivered by Seko Fofana in the current Ligue 1 campaign. He has recorded two assists thus far with an xA value of 2.08. It can be observed that some of the key passes are directed into the penalty box, while the others have been a few layoffs and crosses from the final third. Currently, he averages 0.78 shot assists per 90 minutes in Ligue 1.

Progressive ability

Seko Fofana - Lens: Ligue 1 2022/23 Data, Stats, Analysis, and scout report

As an attacking midfielder, one of the Frenchman’s main responsibilities is to create spaces for his team to attack. He advances with the ball into dangerous areas centrally by performing successful dribbles and making progressive runs from the final and middle thirds. On average, he attempts 3.61 dribbles per match (51.5% success rate) along with 2.75 progressive runs. He also does well at delivering crosses into the penalty box, averaging 1.79 crosses per match.

Seko Fofana - Lens: Ligue 1 2022/23 Data, Stats, Analysis, and scout report

Seko Fofana makes 47.81 passes per 90 with 89.2% accuracy. Additionally, he makes 5.33 passes into the final third on average. The veteran makes 9.13 forward passes with 77% accuracy per 90 minutes. He provides a trustworthy option in the midfield and brings composure and stability to the team. He makes progressive passes as well and makes contributions by making central and through passes to the midfielders. Most of his forward pass action can be seen on the flanks, where he makes passes into the box, averaging 2.5 passes into the penalty area per 90 minutes. This is one of the most crucial aspects of his game, wherein he creates a major threat to the opposition.

Numbers from last season

Seko Fofana - Lens: Ligue 1 2022/23 Data, Stats, Analysis, and scout report

Seko Fofana made a move to France from Serie A in 2020. The above viz depicts his shot map while playing for Lens last season. He managed to net eight goals (6.65 xG), most from inside the box. He has already improved his attacking capabilities in the French top flight and is displaying his experience on the field.

Overall, Seko Fofana’s presence in midfield has been vital to Lens’ success this season. His creativity, work rate, leadership, and experience have contributed to the team’s impressive performance. If Lens is to continue their strong form and challenge for the Ligue 1 top four, they will need Fofana to continue playing at his best.

Visuals via TFA data viz engine

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