Fotis Ioannidis once again shone on the grass, “smashing” Lamia’s defense after scoring, creating, dribbling and carrying the ball doing literally everything.
THE Fotis Ioannidis shined in yet another Play Off game for him Panathinaikossince it was his driving force “clover» in his victory at the home of Lamia with 5-0 in a match for the 6th matchday of this mini league Stoiximan Superleague.
The 24-year-old Greek striker brings his dioskouro to the team, Tasso Bakaseta they left no room for reaction to his players Leonida Vokolou and they turned a game that seemed to mess up into a… formal process, after Bernard’s injury.
His fore Panathinaikou after all, he is used to it against the Ghoulsince in nine games he has faced her with his shirt Panathinaikou he has scored six times (most against one opponent) while providing three assists (also most against one opponent) effectively contributing to one goal per game against them. It is characteristic that the “greens” count eight wins and one draw in these games with the goals being 19-2 in favor of the “clover”.
Participating in 4 of the 5 goals and the four contacts in the opposition area
THE Fotis Ioannidis he put in an unreal performance yesterday after being excellent in everything. And if that seems like an exaggeration, sit back and enjoy yesterday’s picture unfolding with the help of his data Wyscoutthe leading football analysis platform.
The 24-year-old striker was the one who, with his own individual effort and a nice pass, started the 1-0 for Panathinaikossince he can Limnioswho was the recipient, sent the ball to the post, but in the throw-in the newcomer Verbich sent the ball into the net.
In the second goal, Ioannidis took the ball and carried it into the area, failed to break into it first time due to his interference Cornezoubut in the second he did it even more impressively by passing his opponent on the out line and serving the goal to Tasso Bakasetawho didn’t waste the opportunity, making it 2-0.
In the third goal, everything was simpler, since o Bakasetas take the corner, o Ioannidis he jumped alone into the heart of the defense taking advantage of his nice “screen”. Verbich and “wrote” the 3-0.
In the fifth goal of the “greens” o Bakasetas made a charge to him in the attacking third of the pitch, he took possession of the ball and brought down the Tzanetopoulos in the duel between them, he entered the area and finished the phase perfectly for 0-5.
The Greek forward yesterday had 11/21 offensive duels with his success rate in them reaching 52% while overall he had 17/31 with 55% and he looked really unstoppable exploiting his physical strength, but also his confidence.
In fact, he made contact with the ball just four times in the Lamia area and from them came the two goals he scored (in fact in just three finals), Bakaseta’s first for 2-0 and the third final he lost in his start match. Whenever he touched the ball there, the goal of the Fthiotida team was in immediate danger.
His career record in progressive runs and dribbles
What is most impressive about his game Ioannidis it’s no longer the goals and assists, but his constant desire to get out of the area and get further back on the pitch to pick up the ball and carry it towards it past anyone in his path.
He did the same yesterday. It is typical that the Greek forward made a performance that is a career record in Progressive Runs reaching 9. But what are these? It’s a way to measure the number of times a soccer player carries the ball. The Wyscout characterizes as such three types of carriages:
- When you move at least 30 meters with the ball starting and ending in your team’s half
- When you carry the ball for at least 15 meters starting in your own half and reaching the opponent’s half
- When you travel at least 10 meters with the ball at your feet starting and finishing your attempt in the opponent’s half
In fact, it is impressive that out of these 9 Progressive Runs that he made, six opportunities were “born”, of which five were final and three resulted in goals for Panathinaikos. We refer to the first, second and fifth goals of the “greens”, his own missed opportunity in the 36th minute and Bakaseta’s two in the 4th and 47th minutes.
On the other hand, he continued to overcome the opponents he finds in front of him as if he doesn’t… see them. Complete the game with 5/9 dribbles and success rate 56%. This self-confidence that he possesses combined with his physical strength and technique has led him to launch his efforts in this particular field and indeed with quite a bit of success.
From the 3.64 he attempted per game in the regular season, he has now reached the Play Offs to attempt 7.2 per 90 minutes with a success rate of 65.1% (!!). In other words, a player who scores and creates, who makes so many yards with the ball, now dribbles with a skill that even the best winger would envy.
That’s why even if someone just stays on how many goals you score o Fotis Ioannidis, he loses all his essence as a player. The impressive thing about him is that he has developed into a center forward who does everything in the creative and attacking part of his team. He makes things happen for himself and his teammates.
