Use Shots on Target % to compare players within roles and reduce bias from raw totals. Pair it with percentile views for quick context.
Charts turn Shots on Target % into an easy story. Start with a pizza chart for a broad scan, then isolate the metric in a bar chart.
Distribution snapshot
See how Shots on Target % is spread across players from the last 365 days of data.
Top performers (last 365 days)
How to interpret Shots on Target %
Use Shots on Target % alongside related metrics in the attacking 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 Shots on Target %
Pizza charts surface it in context, while bar charts isolate the metric for direct comparisons.
- Pizza chart for full profile context
- Bar chart for side-by-side comparisons
- Exported visuals for reports and social sharing
Start building charts
Turn Shots on Target % into shareable charts for reports and scouting decks.
Related metrics
Goals
The Goals metric is used to describe attacking output in player analysis.
Assists
The Assists metric is used to describe attacking output in player analysis.
Goals + Assists
Goals + Assists combines goals and assists to summarize a player's direct scoring contribution.
Shots
The Shots metric is used to describe attacking output in player analysis.
Shots on Target
The Shots on Target metric is used to describe attacking output in player analysis.
Shots off Target
Shots off target count attempts recorded as missing the target in FBPlot's football data.
Frequently asked questions
What does Shots on Target % measure?
The Shots on Target % metric is used to describe attacking output in player analysis.
When should I use Shots on Target %?
Use Shots on Target % when you need to evaluate attacking contributions and compare players in similar roles.
Which charts highlight Shots on Target %?
Pizza 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.