Liverpool- Games
- 10
- 8 starts
- Minutes
- 712
- 71 a game
- Goals
- 3
- 2.4 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 1.8 xA
Player profile
622 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Attacking midfielder in a deep role
Szoboszlai scores, shoots and creates like few defensive midfielders for Liverpool, with a goal in each of three competitions. He loses almost all of his duels and makes fewer interceptions than most in the role. From 622 minutes.
Key strengths
Scores. Goals 0.43 per 90, top 3% of defensive midfielders.
Shoots. Shots 2.46 per 90 (top 4%) and non-penalty xG 0.22 (top 5%).
Creates chances. Key passes 2.46 per 90 (top 6%) and expected assists 0.20 (top 13%).
Areas for development
Loses duels. Duels won 36.9%, 2nd percentile.
Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.87 per 90, 25th percentile.
Similar players
- Edu Expósito EspanyolExpected assists 87 v 86 and key passes 94 v 88.
- Pablo Fornals Real BetisKey passes 94 v 95 and shots 96 v 90.
- Ross Barkley Aston VillaGoals 97 v 99 and shots 96 v 91.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Scores. Goals 0.43 per 90, top 3% of defensive midfielders.
Shoots. Shots 2.46 per 90 (top 4%) and non-penalty xG 0.22 (top 5%).
Creates chances. Key passes 2.46 per 90 (top 6%) and expected assists 0.20 (top 13%).
Areas for development
Loses duels. Duels won 36.9%, 2nd percentile.
Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.87 per 90, 25th percentile.
Similar players
- Edu Expósito EspanyolExpected assists 87 v 86 and key passes 94 v 88.
- Pablo Fornals Real BetisKey passes 94 v 95 and shots 96 v 90.
- Ross Barkley Aston VillaGoals 97 v 99 and shots 96 v 91.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 6 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, right (13%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 15%, Middle third 52%, Final third 33%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 7 | 504 | 1 | 0 | 1.52 | 0.73 | 1.10 | 14 | 12 | 7.17 |
| Champions League | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.68 | 3 | 7 | 7.70 |
| EFL Cup | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.04 | 2 | 0 | 7.43 |
10 games
