Connor Metcalfe
LW (RW)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Nov 5, 1999 (26)
Left
6'0"
165 lb
Takes two shots in WC exit
Metcalfe registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 (5-3) penalty shootout defeat versus Egypt.
Analysis: Throughout Australia's four-game run in the World Cup, Metcalfe was one of the team's most consistent performers. The St. Pauli midfielder not only scored against Turkiye in the opener, but he also took at least one shot and created at least one chance in his three starts. He had five shots, three chances, eight crosses and five tackles while playing in each of the Socceroos' four World Cup contests.
Quiet in attack, active in defense
Metcalfe had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Paraguay.
Analysis: Metcalfe offered little offensively with one chance created, one cross and one shot from distance without causing much trouble. He held up his end defensively however with three tackles, extending a run that has seen him make at least one tackle in every game of the tournament so far.
Doubles advantage on Sunday
Metcalfe scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Turkey.
Analysis: Metcalfe started as a right midfielder and scored an impressive driven goal in the 75th minute. He played a crucial role in Australia's low block, recording three clearances, two blocks, and a tackle. During the season, he made 25 appearances for FC St. Pauli, starting only three times and providing two assists. This match marked his first World Cup appearance.
Provides assist in loss
Metcalfe assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Wolfsburg.
Analysis: Metcalfe started in Saturday's 3-1 Bundesliga home loss to Wolfsburg and picked up the assist on Abdoulie Ceesay's second-half goal, though the Australian midfielder struggled to consistently break through Wolfsburg's aggressive, high-press midfield for most of the match. He still finished with two shots and a season-high four chances created, but it wasn't enough to help St. Pauli keep their hopes of survival in the top flight alive. Metcalfe wraps up the season with two assists, 10 chances created, 23 crosses, and 15 tackles across 25 Bundesliga appearances (three starts), and will now turn his attention to the World Cup with Australia.
Select Player
Search and select a player to compare