Kadıoğlu
Position (Starts)
Zinchenko
Position (Starts)
64
Left-Back
182
Left-Back
56
Attacking Midfield
26
Central Midfield
44
Right Wing
15
Right Midfield
37
Right-Back
14
Left Midfield
23
Left Wing
11
Attacking Midfield
19
Right Midfield
3
Defensive Midfield
All Stats via Transfermarkt
All Stats via Transfermarkt
For example, while the Radomyshl-born ace has the skillset to invert into midfield when in possession, the vast majority of his starts in professional football have come as a left-back.
In comparison, the £48k-per-week Turkish international has started in attacking midfield just eight times fewer than left-back and has plenty of experience on the right wing and at right-back to boot.
Lastly, while the "electric" full-back, as described by data analyst Ben Mattinson, does have some issues with injuries, missing 43 games since the start of the 2016/17 campaign, they're minuscule compared to Ukrainian's as he has missed a whopping 118 matches in the same period.
Ultimately, while Zinchenko helped Arteta bring the team to where it is today, it's clear that he isn't going to be the number-one choice left-back going forward, so if Arsenal have the chance to sign Kadıoğlu to replace him, they should take it.
26
Central Midfield
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