Wolves escaped relegation in the English Premier League in 2022–23. This season, they made a good start but once again failed to capitalise on the opportunities and are struggling for points. However, there has been a positive, as some of the players have shown their worth on the field.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have a Portuguese connection and have brought in a few players since their arrival at the top stage. One of them is Pedro Neto, who joined the club in 2019. Struggling with injuries in the last couple of seasons, Neto has finally shown his mark on the big stage. He is the man behind Wolves’ goals this season, and let’s take a look at how this dependable striker could ensure safety for his team in the 2023–24 campaign.
Creative side
Wolves suffered back-to-back defeats in the first two matches. They registered their first points with a win against Everton in the third gameweek. Wolves have scored six goals in the current season, and Neto has contributed five goals.
The above viz shows the shot assists provided by the player throughout the entire season. Averaging 29.4 passes per 90 minutes, Neto has an accuracy rate of 79%. He attempts 3.7 passes to the opposition penalty box, with a decent accuracy rate of 60%. These include 13 shot assists, with most of them coming from outside the penalty box.
Pedro Neto scored his first goal of the season against Luton Town in the last game. Neto has attempted 10 shots this campaign, and five have been on target. He tries to place his shot to the left of the goalkeeper.
The 23-year-old forward likes to progress with the ball from the wings. He plays more on the right side but enjoys more success on the left side. Averaging 6.76 dribbles per 90 minutes, the Portuguese enjoy a success rate of 45.7%. He is quite effective with the dribbles made on the left side.
A player like Pedro Neto is often active on the field when it comes to defensive duties. He has recovered the ball 22 times this season, and 68% of these recoveries came in the attacking half.
With just two goal contributions in the last two seasons for the Wolves, Pedro Neto needed to step up with performances in the current season. He played only 31 Premier League games combined in the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons.
Pedro Neto has four assists and one goal to his name this season. These five contributions came in the last four games. Wolves are just above the relegation zone, thanks to Neto. He will look to remain fit for the entire season and contribute more towards his side’s success.
Visuals via TFA data viz engine