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Is Boubakary Soumaré a cheaper alternative to Thomas Partey?
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Is Boubakary Soumaré a cheaper alternative to Thomas Partey?
In this thread the two players, Soumarè and Partey, will be compared on most aspects of their game. To finally come to a conclusion on whether Boubakary can be an alternative to Partey or not.
Name: Thomas Partey
Nationality:
Club(s): Atletico Madrid, RCD Mallorca, UD Almeria
Position(s): DM, CM, RB
Age: 27 (Jun 13, 1993)
Preferred foot: Right
Height: 185cm
Nationality:
Club(s): Atletico Madrid, RCD Mallorca, UD Almeria
Position(s): DM, CM, RB
Age: 27 (Jun 13, 1993)
Preferred foot: Right
Height: 185cm
Name: Boubakary Soumaré
Nationality:
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Club(s): Paris FC, PSG, LOSC Lille
Position(s): DM, CM
Age: 21 (Feb 21, 1999)
Preferred foot: Right
Height: 188cm
Nationality:
, Club(s): Paris FC, PSG, LOSC Lille
Position(s): DM, CM
Age: 21 (Feb 21, 1999)
Preferred foot: Right
Height: 188cm
In the only competition they both played in last season, the Champions League:
Soumaré:
Key Passes P90: 1.0
Accurate Passes PG: 86%
Tackles/interceptions PG: 3.0
Succ dribbles PG: 3.0
Errors/Penalties Committed: 0
Soumaré:
Key Passes P90: 1.0
Accurate Passes PG: 86%
Tackles/interceptions PG: 3.0
Succ dribbles PG: 3.0
Errors/Penalties Committed: 0
Partey:
Key Passes P90: 1.6
Accurate Passes PG: 85%
Tackles/interceptions PG: 5.1
Succ dribbles PG: 1.9
Errors/Penalties Committed: 0
Key Passes P90: 1.6
Accurate Passes PG: 85%
Tackles/interceptions PG: 5.1
Succ dribbles PG: 1.9
Errors/Penalties Committed: 0
Looking at the last time these players played a Premier club, starting with Soumaré:
vs Chelsea:
74% completed passes
5 successful take-ons
11 ball recoveries (most)
5 tackles/interceptions (most)
100% duels won
0 fouls committed
vs Chelsea:
74% completed passes
5 successful take-ons
11 ball recoveries (most)
5 tackles/interceptions (most)
100% duels won
0 fouls committed
Thomas Partey:
Vs Liverpool:
68% completed passes
2 take-ons completed
12 ball recoveries
8 tackles/interceptions (most)
66% duels won
2 fouls committed
Vs Liverpool:
68% completed passes
2 take-ons completed
12 ball recoveries
8 tackles/interceptions (most)
66% duels won
2 fouls committed
Boubakary is only 21 years old and has already played in 4 different Ligue 1 seasons.
Arsenal face competition from Manchester UTD and AC Milan for the Frenchman’s signature.
Soumaré would cost Arsenal around £35 million, £10 million less than Partey.
Arsenal face competition from Manchester UTD and AC Milan for the Frenchman’s signature.
Soumaré would cost Arsenal around £35 million, £10 million less than Partey.
So, is Soumaré a cheaper alternative to Thomas Partey? Yes.
Although, this current Arsenal squad is the youngest in the league, they clearly need some experienced players. So, Partey is a better fit for Arsenal in short term, but Boubakary is definitely one for the long run.
Although, this current Arsenal squad is the youngest in the league, they clearly need some experienced players. So, Partey is a better fit for Arsenal in short term, but Boubakary is definitely one for the long run.
