Tactical Analysis: How Curtis Wekesa’s strengths will aid Tusker reclaim league title

New Tusker signing Curtis Amos Wekesa is arguably one of the most talented offensive players in the country.

Wekesa has previously featured for; Sony Sugar FC, Nairobi Stima, Gor Mahia, Mathare United, Wazito and Posta Rangers.

This tactical analysis seeks to make sense of the different situations Wekesa finds himself in and how he deals with them.

We seek to analyse his offensive, defensive and transitional capabilities and preferences and how Tusker will benefit from his qualities.

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In data coded in 1,041 minutes, Wekesa was successful in 13 out of 18 dribbles he attempted, which represents 72 percent success rate.

This shows his ability to drive at defenders and not being afraid to be a more direct player.

Wekesa shows a high level of versatility on the ball.

We can see from the above shot graphic he likes to place the ball into the goal, which corresponds with his overall demeanor of being an elegant player, as opposed to someone who prefers to simply blast the ball into the net.

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Wekesa will be key for Tusker, as he is ruthless in transition. He is a progressive dribbler, which makes him a great weapon on the counterattack.

During his time at Posta Rangers, he was occasionally used in recovering possession high on the pitch.

This is probably a key contributing factor to his high offensive duel figures as he has lost around 2.85 balls under pressure per 90 minutes.

This shows he is far from perfect, sometimes losing the ball and sometimes making bad decisions on the break, but he clearly has the signs of a dangerous transitional threat.

He is efficient in winning the ball back as evidenced by the 103 times he has reclaimed possession in the stated minutes analyzed thus, representing 8.90 balls per 90.

Wekesa's trademark has always been winning the ball, driving forward and looking to go centrally as opposed to carrying the ball through the channel on the outside of the defender.

This is key for him, as going centrally earns him supporting options from either side if him.

After continuously carrying the ball forward, Wekesa has a tendency of evaluating his options.

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Releasing the ball to the right player at the right time is something that can be easily spotted in his style of play.

The key to Wekesa's role in transition is his good decision-making, continuously opening spaces and, allowing teammates to position in threatening positions.

This will be massive for Tusker, as the acquisition of striker Erick Kapaito means that there equaly a goof player to pounce and finish off chances from Wekesa.

With the craze of high pressing hitting the FKF Premier League teams, it is wise to have options when a team cannot comfortably build from the back.

As stated in the data analysis above, he is a good progressive dribbler. This may be due to his lean body shape which allows increased agility

Tusker can play into Wekesa whose close control and excellent balance can see him ride various challenges and play the right pass to aid the team's progress.

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Through this scouting report, we have looked mainly at what role Wekesa will provide for Tusker FC in transition.

We have analysed what makes him such a key player for Tusker, not just output-wise but in bringing others into play.

Tusker will certainly hope that he can drag them to the league title that felt so near yet so far last season.