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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Not quick off the mark, relies on positioning rather than pace. (conf 0.7)
Limited top-end speed even for a target man at 34. (conf 0.7)
Decent turning in tight spaces for his size but not sharp. (conf 0.65)
Durable Premier League workhorse who covers a full 90 minutes. (conf 0.65)
Control
Reliable touch to bring long balls under control under pressure. (conf 0.7)
Minimal take-on ability, not a player who beats defenders with the ball. (conf 0.65)
Excellent at holding up play and shielding the ball with his back to goal. (conf 0.75)
Clean, powerful contact when shooting first-time in the box. (conf 0.7)
Distribution
Competent lay-offs and link play with midfield runners. (conf 0.65)
Rarely tasked with long distribution, an area outside his game. (conf 0.5)
Not a crossing outlet, almost exclusively a central penalty-box threat. (conf 0.5)
Solid awareness to find runners in flick-ons and lay-offs. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Proven, prolific Premier League goalscorer with clinical near-post instincts. (conf 0.85)
Picks smart moments to shoot rather than force low-percentage efforts. (conf 0.75)
Excellent near-post runs and box positioning that consistently create chances. (conf 0.8)
Not a free-kick or penalty specialist, occasional penalty duties only. (conf 0.55)
Duels
Dominant aerial target, one of the Premier League's best headers of the ball. (conf 0.88)
Strong, physical presence that wins and holds up ground battles well. (conf 0.7)
Defense
Presses selectively as a target man rather than relentless harrying. (conf 0.6)
Limited defensive tracking, focused on forward duties. (conf 0.5)
Minimal defensive responsibility typical of a pure number nine. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm in the box, rarely rushes chances in high-pressure moments. (conf 0.75)
Efficient decision-making on when to shoot, lay off, or hold the ball. (conf 0.7)
Diligent, team-first target man who works hard for the collective. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Generally durable across a long career with few extended absences. (conf 0.7)
Outlook
At 34, entering the twilight of his career with limited further upside. (conf 0.7)
Well-known Premier League goalscorer and long-time New Zealand captain. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Chris Wood is a classic target-man centre-forward whose game is built on aerial dominance, hold-up play, and predatory instincts in the six-yard box. Now at Nottingham Forest, he has continued to be a reliably prolific Premier League scorer, thriving off crosses and knockdowns while linking play for runners around him. He lacks pace and dribbling ability, but his heading, finishing, and physical presence make him a persistent goal threat. As long-time captain of New Zealand, he remains one of the country's most capped and decorated players.
Long-serving captain of the New Zealand national team and one of its all-time leading goalscorers.
Has scored double-digit Premier League goals in multiple seasons for different clubs, including Burnley and Nottingham Forest.