Joshua Duffus emerges as key substitute for AS Saint-Étienne

Jamaican forward Joshua Duffus has emerged as a highly effective substitute for AS Saint-Étienne under manager Ian Cathro. Despite playing only 172 minutes across the first seven matches of the Ligue 2 season, Duffus has made a significant impact, including a decisive goal in a 3-1 victory against Montpellier.

Statistical analysis from Data’ Scout highlights Duffus’s offensive efficiency. He ranks 8th in Ligue 2 for the ‘Ailier Buteur’ (Scoring Winger) profile and 6th for ‘Renard des Surfaces’ (Poacher). Notably, he sits in the 100th percentile for non-penalty goals and over-performance. His ability to create chances is further evidenced by his rankings in shots attempted (97th percentile), dribbles attempted (89th percentile), and fouls drawn (97th percentile).

However, the data also identifies areas for improvement. Duffus ranks in the 87th percentile for maximum speed and wins only 34% of his aerial duels. While currently utilized primarily as a tactical substitute, his high efficiency suggests he may see increased playing time in the future.