During the 2021/22 season, Benji Magee spent the first half of the season on loan in the primarily amateur Northern Irish third division before returning to complete the season with his parent club, Ards, in the NIFL championship.
That term, Magee failed to score in any of his 13 league appearances across both divisions.
At the end of the current season, Magee (now at Loughgall) has become one of the most sought-after talents in Northern Ireland.
The 22-year-old has scored 17 goals in all competitions and was an integral part of Loughgall’s impressive first season back in the NIFL premiership.
His impressive performances have earned him many accolades this season, most notably the renowned NIFL Young Player of the Year award and a call-up to Tommy Wright’s Northern Ireland u21 squad.
Reportedly, Magee has numerous admirers who are desperate to sign the East Belfast native.
Clubs in EFL League 1 and 2 have been rumoured to be in the hunt to secure Magee’s services for next season.
This tactical analysis and Benji Magee scout report will provide an in-depth analysis of Magee’s strengths that will help him flourish if he makes a move to a higher level, as well as what he must improve to ensure his success.
Benji Magee Style Of Play
Magee has played predominantly as a winger or centre-forward.
He played 44% of his minutes as a striker, mainly when Loughgall played with a 3-5-2 with Magee being paired with a target man within his sides tactics.
This gave him the licence to make runs in behind the defence to get on the end of flick-ons and through balls.
However, many of Magee’s most productive performances came on either the right or left flank when Loughgall lined up in a 4-2-3-1.
This system saw Loughgall’s full-backs frequently used in the attacking phase.
With the full-backs providing much of the attacking width, this gives Magee the freedom to leave his position; he prefers drifting inside to allow himself to get on the ball in dangerous areas.
Benji Magee Physical Profile
Magee stands at 183cm and has a lean build.
Despite this lean build, Magee uses his body to excellent effect when he receives the ball with his back to the goal.
Even against the most combative of defenders, Magee has an excellent ability to protect the ball.
In this example, we see Magee making his body as big as possible, using his arms and lower body to great effect.
After protecting the ball, he is able to lose his opponent and then quickly break forward with the ball.
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