Newcastle United- Games
- 9
- 8 starts
- Minutes
- 721
- 80 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.1 xG
- Assists
- 1
- 0.2 xA
Player profile
721 min · vs 275 centre-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Aerial centre-back
Thiaw wins a lot in the air for Newcastle and moves the ball forward reasonably well. Beyond that his defensive numbers are thin for a centre-back: no tackles, few interceptions and few recoveries. From 721 minutes.
Key strengths
Strong in the air. Aerials won 3.25 per 90, top 14% of centre-backs.
Moves it forward. Passes into the final third 6.87 per 90, 65th percentile.
Areas for development
No tackles. Tackles 0.00 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.75 per 90, 14th percentile.
Few recoveries. Recoveries 2.87 per 90, 18th percentile.
Similar players
- Lucas Herrington Hull CityKey passes 66 v 62 and recoveries 18 v 30.
- Levi Colwill ChelseaAerials won 86 v 79 and interceptions 14 v 4.
- Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 1. FC KölnTouches in the box 25 v 23 and aerials won 86 v 65.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Strong in the air. Aerials won 3.25 per 90, top 14% of centre-backs.
Moves it forward. Passes into the final third 6.87 per 90, 65th percentile.
Areas for development
No tackles. Tackles 0.00 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.75 per 90, 14th percentile.
Few recoveries. Recoveries 2.87 per 90, 18th percentile.
Similar players
- Lucas Herrington Hull CityKey passes 66 v 62 and recoveries 18 v 30.
- Levi Colwill ChelseaAerials won 86 v 79 and interceptions 14 v 4.
- Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 1. FC KölnTouches in the box 25 v 23 and aerials won 86 v 65.
Against 279 centre-backs
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of centre-backs 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 1 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the own half, right (23%), average spot right half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 49%, Middle third 48%, Final third 4%
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 | 8 | 631 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0 | 2 | 6.42 |
| EFL Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 1 | 1 | 8.20 |
9 games
