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The world's most underrated player: Ismael Bennacer
Potential Matic successor? [THREAD]
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Potential Matic successor? [THREAD]
After a fantastic debut season at AC Milan, the Algerian holding midfielder deserves to be talked about. One of Milan's finest players during their brilliant run after the restart, which earned him a spot in the Serie A team of the season.
Bennacer is left footed, which opens up more angles for United. He partners Frank Kessie in a pivot, which is perfect as he will be playing occupying this exact role next to Pogba.
The Algerian ranks extremely highly on every category with elite attacking and defensive numbers.
The Algerian ranks extremely highly on every category with elite attacking and defensive numbers.
Bennacer's numbers:
-1.7 interceptions per 90
-3 dribbles per 90 (82% success)
- Dispossessed only once per game
- 3.4 Accurate long balls (68% success)
Matic:
-1 interception per 90
-1 dribble per 90 (81%)
- Dispossessed 3 times per game
-2.2 accurate long balls per 90 (53%)
-1.7 interceptions per 90
-3 dribbles per 90 (82% success)
- Dispossessed only once per game
- 3.4 Accurate long balls (68% success)
Matic:
-1 interception per 90
-1 dribble per 90 (81%)
- Dispossessed 3 times per game
-2.2 accurate long balls per 90 (53%)
Ismael is one of the best ball progressers in Europe. His distance of passes per 90 is 317, and his distance of carries per 90 is 160.
Of the players who have made more than 30 attempts at dribbling in Serie A, he has the highest success rate (80.4%).
Incredible numbers!
Of the players who have made more than 30 attempts at dribbling in Serie A, he has the highest success rate (80.4%).
Incredible numbers!
Not only is Bennacer elite in defensive actions but also attacking actions, in which he is the best in Europe bar none with this graph below to show for it.
One for the Arsenal fans, who will deeply regret selling Ismael. 
In conclusion, if Bennacer keeps working and continues on this form, he could be the world's best in midfield.
The Algerian Thiago. His elegance on the ball and press resistance reminds me of Thiago and no wonder Bayern are after him as Thiago's successor. OGS take notes.
The Algerian Thiago. His elegance on the ball and press resistance reminds me of Thiago and no wonder Bayern are after him as Thiago's successor. OGS take notes.
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Cheers and to hoping Bennacer goes onto fulfil his potential.
Cheers and to hoping Bennacer goes onto fulfil his potential.
credit to @HemmenKees for the graphs, did not know it was yours, very sorry. Found it somewhere else.
@LocatelliLoco as well
