Thread by @_VitaminT__

Jepp Okkels.

Aberdeen on loan with option to buy.

The low down ⬇️

A strange 18 months for Jepp Okkels since leaving Elfsborg.
Sold to Utrecht for 700k, then 8months later to Preston for 2mil.

Preston don’t use traditional wingers, this signing never made sense. Currently play 3-4-2-1.

Loan with option to buy, suits all parties.

Difficult to take much from his time at Utrecht as he only made 5 appearances before being sold to Preston for more than double what Utrecht paid. Due to this, we’re going to have to base this off his 2022 season at Elfsborg… under Jimmy Thelin 😏

11Goals and 6 assists in 30 games.
18 games on the left
16 games on the right

Capable of playing both sides, comfortable with both feet, unpredictable in the sense he can drift inside or beating his man on the outside.

6ft, tall for a winger, but he’s not slow. Will look consistently to test that back line and get in behind. Comparison wise a player I see similarities, Funnily, hugely similar to N.Kühn when at Rapid Wien, Can also see Hudson-Odoi / Kuluveski build / movement.

Strengths
Dribbling: Success rate of 58.95%. Above-average ability to beat opponents in one-on-one dribbling situations

Progressive Carries (3.92) Shows effectiveness in ball carrying Especially effective in attacking transitions. Ability to go both ways = unpredictable.

Passing:
Per 90mins Numbers regarding final ball are superb.
1.49 shot assists
0.37 assists
0.31 xA
All above average for the league. This shows he’s calm in the final third, can pick the correct option with the correct weight. 30.16% cross completion is average, not a weak.

Short & Medium Pass 88.67% Excellent passing accuracy in short and medium-range passes, indicating strong link-up play and ball retention.

Physical:
Strong in the air, 38.89% pits him in the excellent category, and this is a boost for Aberdeen who are a bit weak in this regard.
Fast and powerful runner, long strides but also the ability to shrug a defender off.

Weaknesses:.

Tackles & Defensive Actions (4.72adjusted per 90): Below-average contribution to defensive actions, is a surprise considering Thelin wingers should acrually be winning the ball

Not necessarily a weakness, but Progressive passes: (3.79), below average. This shows he’s not the one to receive deep and play a splitting pass. He’s the one wanting to get on the end of things and make things happen in the final third. Take that how you want.

Form:
Tough 18 months since leaving Elfsborg, if Thelin can help him find his previous form, he could be a big player for Aberdeen in the second half of the season (and longer with option to buy), but it could take time with not having much football as of late.