Player Analysis: Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa has been a standout player for Scott Parker’s Fulham, who are enjoying a mid-season revival following a difficult start. In short, Anguissa is a powerful operator; he is tenth in the league for dribbles completed and eight in the league for attacking duels won. His primary strengths include ball carrying and intelligence in movement and possession. This article analyses Anguissa’s role in Fulham’s revival.

Anguissa’s action map suggests he prefers the right side of midfield, typically playing alongside Mario Lemina or Harrison Reed in the double pivot.  This map backs up the notion that the Cameroonian is largely a second phase player; he screens the defence and brings the ball to the final third, but rarely enters it.

His distribution sonar highlights his abilities to progress the ball from deep (often in transition) into the second phase and final third. He often looks right when progressing, seeking to find the perennially overlapping Bobby de Cordova Reid. He isn’t limited to certain passing angles though, unlike Manchester United's Nemanja Matić for example.