He shoots… he doesn’t score: Analysing Europe’s 10 most wasteful finishers

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“Every year, at roughly the midway point of the European season, we take a look at the players in Europe’s ‘big five’ leagues who have had the most shots without scoring a goal. Ten players have attempted 23 or more shots in their league games without success, and the list includes a World Cup winner, a two-time Champions League winner, and a two-time Serie A winner. Oh, and one player who was also on this list last season. The players are ordered by most shots — and, if level by that measure, according to highest total xG (expected goals). Before we go on, it’s worth mentioning Alexis Claude-Maurice of Augsburg. He was set to feature on this list until Thursday, when he smashed in a 30-yard thunderbolt, in off the bar, in the 1-1 draw with Union Berlin. It was his first goal of the season, from his 27th shot. Clearly, there’s hope for the 10 players below. …”
NY Times/The Athletic – Michael Cox