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Alex Telles : A thread
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Alex Telles is a left back who plays for Porto. He's been a consistent performer for FCP in the league, therefore attracting the attention of PSG, Chelsea and Manchester United. In this thread we'll analyze his performance this season with stats from http://footballcritic.com
First of all let's look at his attacking stats per 90 in all competitions.
11 league goals
8 league assists
41.2 passes
4.3 long balls
11.9 final third passes
8.8 crosses
79% pass completion
12 big chances created
11 league goals
8 league assists
41.2 passes
4.3 long balls
11.9 final third passes
8.8 crosses
79% pass completion
12 big chances created
in terms of g+a, he's top of the list among left-backs in Europe. (info from transfermarkt, g+a in respective domestic leagues)
Alex Telles averages 41.2 passes p/90 with 79% completion rate. here are some other Premier League left back's stats compared to his.
Robertson: 70.5 p/90, 84% completion rate
Shaw: 64.8 p/90, 92% completion rate
Digne: 44.5 p/90, 81% completion rate
Robertson: 70.5 p/90, 84% completion rate
Shaw: 64.8 p/90, 92% completion rate
Digne: 44.5 p/90, 81% completion rate
from the statistics above, we can see that Alex Telles is a similar player to Lucas Digne attacking wise. it's clear to see why his pass completion rate is much lower compared to Shaw's, as he likes to try more adventorous passes rather than play it safe.
Telles' set piece delivery and ability to put in good crosses is arguably his best attribute. He attempts 8.8 crosses p/90, and has earned himself 8 assists in the Liga NOS. Here's a clip of him showcasing his ability to play the ball. (credits to Skillz Unleashed on YouTube)
Moving on to his defensive abilities, which has been questionable throughout the years. (all stats are per 90)
1.0 tackles made, 66.7% success rate
2.0 aerial battles won, 62.5% win rate
5.2 duels won, 55% win rate
1.9 interceptions
1.0 tackles made, 66.7% success rate
2.0 aerial battles won, 62.5% win rate
5.2 duels won, 55% win rate
1.9 interceptions
From the stats above, we can see he is quite often beaten by his man as he only has a 55% duels win rate. now let's compare his stats to LBs in the Premier League.
all stats are p/90
Shaw:
0.8 tackles, 47% success rate.
1.4 aerial battles won, 56% win rate.
5.4 duels won, 60% win rate.
Robertson:
0.9 tackles, 56% success rate.
0.8 aerial battles won, 50% win rate.
3.3 duels won, 48% win rate
Shaw:
0.8 tackles, 47% success rate.
1.4 aerial battles won, 56% win rate.
5.4 duels won, 60% win rate.
Robertson:
0.9 tackles, 56% success rate.
0.8 aerial battles won, 50% win rate.
3.3 duels won, 48% win rate
Digne:
1.7 tackles, 68% success rate.
3.5 aerial battles won, 66% win rate
7.5 duels won, 57% win rate
1.7 tackles, 68% success rate.
3.5 aerial battles won, 66% win rate
7.5 duels won, 57% win rate
As we can see from statistics above that only Robertson has a lower duels won % than him, quite frankly because of Klopp's system that requires FBs to push higher therefore resulting in a lower duels won % for Robertson. Nevertheless, Telles plays in a considerably weaker league
but overall he still has decent defensive stats. imo he is quite good at reading plays from the opponents and intercepting the ball, and sometimes has a good defensive positioning. still, the defensive side of his game has to improve if he joins us.
All in all, Alex Telles will be a world class signing for us, as he is a very creative attacking output on the left flank, which enables us to break down low blocks, and alsoallowing rotation between him and Shaw. Williams can be loaned out to earn gametime somewhere else.
End Of Thread.
