David Moyes led West Ham United to the UEFA Conference League title in 2022–23, his first major title as a manager. This title win was a significant achievement for the London-based club and allowed them to attract some of the biggest players in the football world. The Hammers have grown from strength to strength, and one player who has played a crucial role in their success is Jarrod Bowen.
Jarrod Bowen joined the Hammers in 2020 and added a different dynamic to the attack. His performances have impressed the national team manager, and Bowen has four international caps to his name. The Hammers have made an unbeaten start to the 2023–24 campaign and have shown positive signs in every department of the field. Bowen has been a different aspect of the attack, and here is a look at some of the stats of the player that show his role in the team.
Wizary from the right wing
Jarrod Bowen is a left-footed right winger. David Moyes’ team plays in a 4-3-3 formation and is good on the counters. Last season, Bowen played in every Premier League match for the club. The above viz shows that the player likes to progress from wider positions. He stretched the defence and tried to create chances for his team. The 26-year-old forward had a 57.1% dribble success rate.
Jarrod Bowen’s ability to carry the ball has allowed him to win fouls in dangerous attacking areas. Last season, the forward won three penalties for his side. Winning three penalties in a season shows how good the player is with the ball at his feet.
The end product
After scoring 12 goals in his first full season with the Hammers, Bowen had a disappointing 2022–23 Premier League campaign according to his standards. He scored six times and missed a penalty. At an average of 1.8 shots per 90 minutes, 70 shots were attempted. Bowen’s accuracy rate was 30%, and most of the shots were blocked by the opposition defenders.
This season, the player has returned to his original scoring form. In the first four league games, Bowen has scored three times. His accuracy has been a bit high at 55.6%. Moyes will expect his forward to score more than 15 goals and try to cross the 20-goal mark.
Another factor in Bowen’s game is his ability to create goals from open plays and set-pieces. The Englishman provided five assists in the league in 2022–23. His creativity in set pieces will be affected as James Ward-Prowse has taken over that duty. However, Bowen possesses the ability to put crosses into the penalty box. He will expect some midfield runners and try to add his first assist of the season in the coming games.
Another big ability of the player is to make high recoveries. These recoveries help the team stay on the front foot and also create goal-scoring chances. Last season, the 26-year-old made a few dangerous recoveries inside and on the edge of the penalty box.
Jarrod Bowen has proven to be one of the best signings from the EFL Championship. His ability to create chances and progress with the ball is what David Moyes would like to see more of in the upcoming matches.
Visuals via TFA data viz engine
