Europe's Best: Xavi Stands Tall as Long Ball Master
by Martin Laurence
at Çarşamba, Kas 23 2011 09:55
WhoScored.com has taken the time to establish the players, per position, with the best range of passing based on the number of long balls completed per game, along with success rate. We have looked at the best 3 players from defence, midfield, attack and even in goal, to gauge who are Europe's great...
Europe's Most Fouled XI: Toppled or Tumbling?
by Martin Laurence
at Salı, Kas 22 2011 09:22
While the likes of Europe's leading dribbler Gokhan Tore have looked to stay on their feet (fouled just once per game on average) despite completing 6.3 successful dribbles per game, others have been felled a little more easily.Whether they are merely players targeted by opponents for 'special treat...
Player Focus: Gökhan Töre Tearing Up Defences
by Martin Laurence
at Pazartesi, Kas 21 2011 13:49
With Hamburg languishing at the bottom of the table under previous manager Michael Oenning, there has been a mini revival of sorts since Thorsten Fink took charge last month, though one player has shone in particular.The impact of the former Basel manager cannot be underestimated, with the young Ger...
Valencia Looking to End Real Dominance from Madrid
by Paul McKinnon
at Cuma, Kas 18 2011 10:16
Giovinco & Torje Among Small Players with Big Futures
by Adam Digby
at Perşembe, Kas 17 2011 15:49
Torres & Co. Aim to Give Liverpool the Blues
by Paul McKinnon
at Perşembe, Kas 17 2011 12:22
Team Focus: Saint Etienne Praying for Goals
by Andrew Gibney
at Çarşamba, Kas 16 2011 13:30
Europe's Best Wingers for Defensive Contribution
by Martin Laurence
at Salı, Kas 15 2011 16:27
Having looked at the best full-backs for their attacking contribution, it seemed only fair for WhoScored to analyse the best wingers going in the other direction.We looked at wide midfielders who constantly help out their full-back and don't shirk their defensive responsibilities, judging candidates...
Europe's Most Frustrated Creators
by Paul McKinnon
at Salı, Kas 15 2011 10:32
Baines Leads Way for Europe's Best Attacking Full-Backs
by Martin Laurence
at Pazartesi, Kas 14 2011 16:32
The job of the full-back has changed dramatically over the years, arguably more so than any other role on the pitch. Club and opposition pending, a full-back is expected to work up and down the flank more so than a traditional wide midfielder in many sides these days, and the right and left-backs' r...