Samu AghehowaHigh-accuracy centre-forward
Across 1,416 published minutes for Porto in Liga Portugal during 2025/26, the sample points to Samu Aghehowa as a high-accuracy centre-forward. The role evidence comes from shot accuracy at 58.9% (93rd percentile) and shots-on-target volume at 2.10 per 90 (98th percentile). Creation is the quieter part of the case in the 15th percentile. The key question is how often his role asks him to play the final pass.
Scores rebuilt September 3, 2026 from completed comparable performance evidence through July 18, 2026. Current club reviewed September 4, 2026. The numbers frame the film work; they are not presented as a completed human scouting report.
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01 · Role read
The football case
Pass completion at 73.0% is one of the weaker returns in the 38th percentile. It does not strengthen the role case. Shot volume is visible; film still has to explain how he creates those attempts and what remains when the box service disappears.
This role read belongs to the labelled performance sample. It describes the job supported by the numbers; it does not lock in a position, ceiling or tactical fit.
02 · Shortlist case
Why he makes the list
These are the lead figures in the published role evidence. Definitions, coverage and source notes are available on the full player profile.
03 · Film priorities
What the numbers cannot answer
Statistical counterweight
Key passes per 90 sits in the 15th percentile in the published evidence. That opens a film question; it does not settle one. Assignment, attempt difficulty and sample size still have to be separated.
- Does Samu Aghehowa create separation before the delivery, or only after the defender commits?
- Does his first contact bring midfield runners into play under pressure?
- Can he steer the build-up toward the pressing trap rather than simply chase the ball?
04 · Current call
Keep him near the top of the shortlist.
Samu Aghehowa sits #20 on the current global board with a strong evidence grade. The next step for Samu Aghehowa is a full-match video set and live follow-up. Do not turn the ranking into a recruitment decision without repeat viewings, tactical context and a current market check.