S. Shpendi — season analysis
Stiven Shpendi (Albania), aged 22, leads the line for Empoli (Serie B) in 2025/26, and his job description is simple: goals.
So far he has scored 15 goals and provided 2 assists in 35 appearances — 17 goal contributions in total. That comes across 2,595 minutes on the pitch, or 0.52 goals per 90 minutes and 0.59 goal involvements per 90. He has started 32 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 173 minutes. Those 15 goals place him #3 in the Serie B scoring charts on this site.
He has attempted 63 shots (57% finding the frame) and converts 24% of them. He creates chances too, with 25 key passes and 73% passing accuracy. In one-on-ones he completes 37% of his dribbles.
He wins 36% of his duels. 1 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 3 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 15.4, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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