Stat
Per 90
Percentile
Passes Attempted
77.54
Top 1%
Progressive Passes
8.83
Top 1%
Progressive Carries
5.19
Top 1%
Successful Take-Ons
2.08
Top 2%
Non-Penalty Goals
0.17
Top 3%
Tackles
3.29
Top 3%
All Stats via FBref
For example, according to FBref, which compares players in similar positions across the next 14 best competitions, the Fenerbahçe star sits in the top 1% of full-backs for passes attempted, progressive passes and progressive carries, the top 2% for successful take-ons, the top 3% for non-penalty goals and tackles, all per 90.
A pass is considered progressive if the distance between the starting point and the next touch is at least 10 meters closer to the opponent's goal or any completed pass into the penalty area.
In comparison, FBref has placed the Italian in the top 1% of centre-backs in Europe's top five leagues for assists, the top 3% for shot-creating actions, the top 4% for interceptions, the top 8% for successful take-ons, the top 12% for progressive passes received and the top 18% for expected assists, also per 90.
Calafiori's FBref Scout Report
Stat
Per 90
Percentile
Assists
0.19
Top 1%
Shot-Creating Actions
1.76
Top 3%
Interceptions
1.92
Top 4%
Successful Take-Ons
0.50
Top 8%
Progressive Passes Received
0.88
Top 12%
Expected Assists
0.05
Top 18%
All Stats via FBref
Just imagine a left-hand side with the "electric" Arnhem-born full-back, as data analyst Ben Mattinson dubbed him, charging down the wing, with the former FC Basel star stepping into midfield behind him to provide a killer ball into his path or into the box.
Now, a defensive unit this attacking wouldn't be suitable for all matches, but in games where Arsenal are expected to have most of the ball and are faced with a stubborn low-block, having two more players more than capable of creating a goal out of nothing would be an incredible advantage.
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Ultimately, Calafiori looks like he'll become an Arsenal player in the coming days, but Edu and Co should also do all they can to bring Kadioglu to the red side of North London, as together, they could be a game-changer for the Gunners.
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