[THREAD] Technical Scout Report:

Percy Tau - what will he bring to the Albion?

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Percy Tau - player details:

• 26 years old
• 1.75m/5 feet 9 inches
• Left-footed
• Currently on loan at Anderlecht - potential to recall in the winter window

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This thread will analyse Tau across the following aspects:

• Positional versatility
• Pressing output
• Statistical analysis
• Historic performances by numbers

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Tau’s footballing CV reads nicely:

• 9 appearances in #UCL + #UEL (2 assists)
• 21 appearances in the CAF (African) Champions League (3 goals, 5 assists)
• Appeared in the Club World Cup
• 9 goals in 21 🇿🇦 appearances
• Played at 2019 AFCON

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Percy Tau career positional breakdown (G/A per 90):

• 62.2 full 90s @ CF (0.59G/A)
• 25.4 full 90s as 2nd striker (0.9G/A)
• 24 full 90s @ LW (0.42G/A)
• 18 full 90s @ AM (0.38G/A)
• 10 full 90s @ RW (0.2G/A)

Versatile and involved in goals. 🇿🇦

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The South-African was part of Brugge’s title winning side last season:

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Tau is an exceptional presser of the ball.

In European competitions for Brugge last season, he recorded:
• 159 pressures - one every 82 seconds (possession-adjusted)
- 32 def 1/3
- 74 mid 1/3
- 53 final 1/3
- 21% press success rate

Very active. 🔋

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A bit part of Tau’s pressing ability is his speed.

The 1,311m he has ran at 20km/h+ this season is the most of any Anderlecht player and ranks inside the top 10 in Belgium’s top division.

💨💨💨

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Courtesy of @insightMrkt, we can see how Tau stacks up against other Pro League midfielders.

Tau is an exceptional creator, able to create for others through a final ball, or for himself through carries.

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Courtesy of @N_O_Analytics, we can see how Tau ranks (this last calendar year) against the average PL forward as well as Neal Maupay.

Tau’s creative and pressing sides stand out, with his tendency to shoot from range limiting his xG/shot. He could partner Maupay well.

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Courtesy of @N_O_Analytics, we can see how Tau ranks (this last calendar year) against the average PL forward as well as Neal Maupay.Tau’s creative and pressing sides stand out, with his tendency to shoot from range limiting his xG/shot. He could partner Maupay well. #BHAFC
Courtesy of @N_O_Analytics, we can see how Tau ranks (this last calendar year) against the average PL forward as well as Neal Maupay.Tau’s creative and pressing sides stand out, with his tendency to shoot from range limiting his xG/shot. He could partner Maupay well. #BHAFC
Percy Tau vs Real Madrid (A) - Champions League 19/20:

• 41 touches
• 1 big chance created - 1 assist
• 2/2 tackles completed
• 5 ball recoveries
• 3 fouls won (Most for Brugge)

Set up the opener at the Bernabeu. 🅰️

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Percy Tau vs Namibia - AFCON Group Stage, 2019 (pitch rank):

• 4 shots, 3 on target (1st)
• 18/24 final 1/3 passes completed (3rd)
• 3/5 take-ons completed (1st)
• 3/4 tackles won (=2nd)
• 2 interceptions (=2nd)
• 3 fouls won (2nd)
• 1 assist (1st)

🇿🇦

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Percy Tau vs Namibia - AFCON Group Stage, 2019 (pitch rank):• 4 shots, 3 on target (1st)• 18/24 final 1/3 passes completed (3rd)• 3/5 take-ons completed (1st)• 3/4 tackles won (=2nd)• 2 interceptions (=2nd)• 3 fouls won (2nd)• 1 assist (1st) #BHAFC #RSCA
Percy Tau vs Namibia - AFCON Group Stage, 2019 (pitch rank):• 4 shots, 3 on target (1st)• 18/24 final 1/3 passes completed (3rd)• 3/5 take-ons completed (1st)• 3/4 tackles won (=2nd)• 2 interceptions (=2nd)• 3 fouls won (2nd)• 1 assist (1st) #BHAFC #RSCA
For those who want to watch Tau, he has a full YouTube page dedicated to him - you can see full matches he has played in clipped down to just his actions, as well as highlight reels.

Plenty of footage against quality opposition, too!

https://www.youtube.com/c/MPTauComps 

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MPTauComps

Welcome To The Official Channel Of Percy Muzi Tau!MPTauComps!The Channel is centered around Percy Tau Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht Loanee,South Africa International And Brighton & Hove Albion...

https://www.youtube.com/c/MPTauComps
Some entirely subjective points from watching Tau:

• 360 degree player
• Capable of beating an opponent with 1st touch
• High touch player - draws players in
• Most effective on counters/vs unorganised defences
• Comfortable attacking outnumbered

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