Deadly U23 Attackers

In this thread, we analyzed the most accurate African attackers in Europe's top 5 leagues by comparing G-xG and conversion %.

*A positive G - xG value means that the striker exceeded the expected amount of goals
🇨🇲 Ignatius Kpene Ganago (21)

A product of the Ecole de Football Brasseries du Cameroun academy, Ganago moved to his current club OGC Nice in 2017.

He's made one appearance for the National Team and could very well be Les Lions Indomptables' next great striker.

MV: €3.60m
🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen (21)

Every French and African football fan knows who this man is now.
This season:
⚽️ 18 Goals
🅰️ 8 Assists
🎯 16% Goal Conversion

It's only a matter of time before the Nigerian starlet moves to a bigger club!

MV: €27.0m
🇸🇳 Ismaïla Sarr (22)

After a rough start to life at #WAFC, the Génération Foot product made the headlines after ending Liverpool's invincible run with a brace in February.

Sarr has the potential to become Africa's next great star.

MV: €24.50m
🇲🇦 Youssef En-Nesyri (22)

After leaving relegation battlers Leganes in the winter transfer window, En-Nesyri has emerged as one of Sevilla's pieces for the future.

Morocco and Sevilla fans have something to look forward to!

MV: €12.0m
Thanks for reading!
Stats from @TMuk_news & @Wyscout
Data Viz by: @MalekShafei
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