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What is Carries into Penalty Area?

Learn what Carries into Penalty Area means, how it is calculated, and when to use it in player evaluation. Explore charts, comparisons, and scouting insights with FBPlot.

Category: possessionMetric ID: carries_penalty_areaUsage: Scouting, reporting, and benchmarking

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Category
possession
Metric ID
carries_penalty_area
Usage
Scouting, reporting, and benchmarking

Distribution snapshot

See how Carries into Penalty Area is spread across players from the last 365 days of data.

Carries into Penalty Area distribution
Avg 7.3
Min 1
Max 197
1197

Top performers (last 365 days)

How to interpret Carries into Penalty Area

Use Carries into Penalty Area alongside related metrics in the possession category to understand role fit and tactical impact.

  • Compare within the same competition or position group
  • Use percentile ranks to normalize minutes played
  • Combine with at least one supporting metric

Best charts for Carries into Penalty Area

Radar charts surface it in context, while bar charts isolate the metric for direct comparisons.

  • Radar chart for full profile context
  • Bar chart for side-by-side comparisons
  • Exported visuals for reports and social sharing

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Frequently asked questions

What does Carries into Penalty Area measure?

Carries that penetrate into the opponent's 18-yard box. These are extremely dangerous actions that often create shooting opportunities or draw fouls in critical areas.

When should I use Carries into Penalty Area?

Use Carries into Penalty Area when you need to evaluate possession contributions and compare players in similar roles.

Which charts highlight Carries into Penalty Area?

Radar charts give context across metrics, while bar charts isolate the metric for direct comparisons.

Where can I learn related metrics?

Use the metrics glossary to explore complementary stats in the same category.