Real Sociedad have confirmed the signing of former RB Leipzig striker Alexander Sorloth.
The 25-year-old Norwegian joins the La Liga squad, who will be looking to compete with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid this season.
But what exactly is he going to add to the team?
This tactical analysis will be a scout report on Sørloth, analysing what he can bring to Real Sociedads tactics and, through further analysis, identifying his strengths and weaknesses.
Alexander Sørloth Style Of Play
Having moved Willian José to rivals Real Betis, it didn’t come as a surprise to see Real Sociedad bring in another player of a similar profile.
Standing at 6ft 4in, Sørloth is a giant of a striker, thriving on physical duels and presenting a dominant figure in the forward line.
The 25-year-old Norwegian is a good reference point up front and can be used as a target man.
His finishing is decent, albeit not elite, as the absence-ridden spell at RB Leipzig has proven for Sørloth.
Below is a statistical overview of his player profile, highlighting key traits.
With five goals and three assists in 2020/21 (11G 3A if country included), the Norwegian’s stint in Germany left something to be desired.
He’s not a volume shooter, nor is he a consistent breaker of lines through runs and movement.
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