Yoan Wissa — Empire FGA Profile

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Yoane Wissa is a **clinical DR Congo forward** who joined **Newcastle United** for **£55 million** in September 2025 after a sensational spell at Brentford. Born September 3, 1996, the **29-year-old** stands **1.85m** and plays as **forward or left winger**. **2024-25 Season (Brentford):** Career-defining campaign with **18 Premier League goals in 35 matches** (12 home, 6 away), **20 goals across all competitions (39 apps)**. Shooting accuracy: **60.56%**. **0.68 goal contributions per 90**. Nominated for **PL Player of Month (Nov 2024)**. **Historic Achievement:** Scored **37th PL goal on Jan 14, 2025**, becoming **Brentford's all-time Premier League record goalscorer**. **Brentford Legacy:** **137 appearances, 45 goals** over 4 seasons (2021-2025). **Previous:** Won **Ligue 2 title with Lorient (2019-20)**, scoring **15 goals in 28 apps**. **DR Congo:** **35 caps, 8 goals**. Featured at **2023 AFCON** (2 goals). **Career Totals:** **363 matches, 109 goals, 29 assists**. **Background:** Started as goalkeeper at age 7 before transitioning to midfield and forward. **Playing Style:** Explosive pace, clinical finishing, intelligent movement, strong in 1v1 situations.

Career Highlights: Brentford PL Record Scorer (37 goals) • Ligue 2 Champion • 18 PL Goals (2024-25)

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Attacking Metrics

XPS (Enhanced XPS Rating)8.8

STK (Steekpass)8.4

RDS (Poacher)9.0

KEY (Key Pass Metric)8.2

Tier 1: Passing Metrics

LGP (Long Pass)7.6

VRP (Vision Pass)8.0

HZP (Horizontal Pass)7.8

UNP (Unpredictable Pass)8.2

DGP (Danger Generation)8.6

Tier 1: Defensive Metrics

MRK (Marking)6.6

TAC (Tackling)6.8

INT (Interceptions)6.4

CLE (Clearances)6.2

BLO (Blocks)6.6

Tier 2: Possession & Intelligence Metrics

CAR (Carries)8.6

DRB (Dribbling)8.8

POI (Positional Intelligence)8.8

CPX (Composure)8.6

MOB (Mobility)9.0

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Wissa's tactical profile across coaching styles.

Top Philosophy Fits

Ferguson Mental (Philosophy_22_Ferguson_Mental) 8.6/10 Guardiola Positional (Philosophy_07_Guardiola_Positional) 8.2/10 Cruyff Intelligence (Philosophy_01_Cruyff_Intelligence) 8.0/10 Menotti Artistry (Philosophy_43_Menotti_Artistry) 8.4/10 Michels Total (Philosophy_02_Michels_Total) 8.2/10 Simeone Cholismo (Philosophy_46_Simeone_Cholismo) 7.8/10 Mourinho Warfare (Philosophy_57_Mourinho_Warfare) 8.0/10 Sacchi Pressing (Philosophy_18_Sacchi_Pressing) 8.4/10 Bielsa Intensity (Philosophy_45_Bielsa_Intensity) 9.0/10

🧪 Psychological Profile & Personality

Core Traits

Personality TypeESFP (Entertainer)

StyleClinical Finisher

Leadership8.4

Consistency8.8

Analysis

**Elite consistency** (8.8) with career-best 18 PL goals for mid-table side. Outstanding positioning (8.8) and poaching ability (9.0). Elite mobility (9.0) and dribbling (8.8). Became Brentford's all-time PL top scorer. £55M transfer validates elite performance. Unique background starting as goalkeeper shows adaptability. 60.56% shooting accuracy demonstrates clinical finishing.

🤝 Key Career Moments

Sep 2025 | £55M Move

🏁 **NEWCASTLE UNITED** - Joined Newcastle for club-record fee after sensational season.

Jan 14, 2025 | Record Breaker

⚽ **37TH PL GOAL** - Became Brentford's all-time Premier League record goalscorer.

2024-25 | Career Season

🔥 **18 PL GOALS** - Career-best season with 20 goals across all competitions.

2019-20 | Ligue 2 Title

🏆 **LORIENT CHAMPIONS** - Won Ligue 2 with 15 goals in 28 appearances.

📈 Career Statistics

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists
2025-	Newcastle Utd	-	-	-
2024-25	Brentford	35	18	-
2021-25	Brentford (Total)	137	45	-
2019-20	Lorient	28	15	-
Career: 363 Matches • 109 Goals • 29 Assists

Achievements

⚽

Brentford Record

37 PL Goals

🏆

Ligue 2 Winner

2019-20

🇨🇩

AFCON

2023

⚽ Career by Club

Team	Years	Apps	Role
Newcastle United	2025-	-	Forward
Brentford	2021-25	137	Star Forward
Lorient	2019-21	-	L2 Champion
DR Congo NT	2020-	35	International

🌟 Iconic Matches

Jan 14, 2025 | Historic Goal

⚽ **BRENTFORD PL RECORD** - Scored 37th Premier League goal, breaking club record.

2024-25 | Elite Season

🔥 **18 PREMIER LEAGUE GOALS** - Carried Brentford with clinical finishing all season.

2023 | AFCON

🇨🇩 **2 GOALS** - Scored twice for DR Congo at Africa Cup of Nations.

📊 Player Comparison (vs PL Forwards)

Yoan Wissa vs Premier League Forwards

📝 Miscellaneous Data

Profile

BornSep 3, 1996

Height1.85m (6'1")

PositionFW/LW

Started AsGoalkeeper

Current Status

TeamNewcastle Utd

Transfer Fee£55M

DR Congo Caps35 (8 goals)

Career Path