Gittens attempts 8.42 dribbles per 90 with a 58% success rate. This is better than players like Kavares, Scalier, and Martinelli. He averages more progressive runs per game than Nico Williams.
This video analyzes Jamie Gittens's playing style and potential fit with Chelsea under manager Maresca. The speaker assesses Gittens's strengths and weaknesses across various aspects of the game, including goal scoring, dribbling, defending, passing, and creativity, and ultimately determines his overall suitability for Chelsea.
Gittens's Goal Scoring: While statistically not a high-volume chance creator, Gittens boasts a high conversion rate, capable of scoring explosive goals even when xG is low. His finishing is a raw, developing skill, requiring further evaluation.
Gittens's Dribbling: Gittens ranks among Europe's best wide dribblers, combining explosiveness, strength, and technical flair. His dribbling often creates unconventional shooting angles but can be rushed or clumsy against low blocks.
Gittens's Defending: Gittens excels in pressing situations, disrupting opposition build-up play. His defensive actions significantly outpace peers, demonstrating a willingness to track back and engage. However, his defensive IQ and one-on-one defending need improvement.
Gittens's Passing and Creativity: Gittens is not a high-volume playmaker; his passing is mostly short and safe, lacking progressive impact. While possessing functional intelligence, he lacks elite-level vision and needs to improve quicker scanning habits and confidence in tighter situations. His crossing accuracy is low, but often attempts crosses under pressure, generating second-ball chances. His inverted crossing from deep positions is a potential strength.
Gittens's Tactical Suitability for Chelsea: Gittens's strengths align well with Maresca's system, especially if Chelsea's team composition includes a striker strong in aerial ability. His ability to drive inside and get shots off, alongside his ability to cross from the wing or deliver an inverted threat, is potentially transformative for Chelsea's attacking play. However, his limitations in possession-based play against well-organized teams pose a concern.
