Matter of stats | Deki's impressive statistical start to 2024/25
Wed 20 November 2024, 12:45|
Tottenham Hotspur
Dejan Kulusevski is racking up the numbers in the Premier League so far this season.
On top of his two goals and two assists, Deki's outstanding display and nine chances created in our 3-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford remains the best individual performance in terms of chances created in a single match by any player after 11 matches of the competition this term.
That performance - highlights below - contributes to his standing as the player with most chances created overall (30) and from open play (25) in the Premier League so far in 2024/25.
As a team, we've also played more passes/crosses into the opposition box than any other side in the Premier League this season (429). There are 10 players in the division to have made 70+ and Deki is one of three of our players in that list - Pedro Porro (96), James Maddison (77) and Deki on 72.
Watch | Deki's super show at Old Trafford
Ange Postecoglou has spoken about Deki's sheer running power this season and, not surprisingly, he's also in the top five in terms of distance covered with 118km, a list topped by Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes on 122.8km.
Deki's performances in more a central role this term have been praised by Ange Postecoglou, while he's also been handed the captain's armband for Sweden - scoring twice in a 6-0 win against Azerbaijan on Tuesday - all at the age of 24.
Speaking at a recent press conference, Ange had this to say on Deki. "I think Deki is growing, but I think that's kind of where we are as a group. A lot of them are growing and growing through experiences. Deki has been fantastic for us this year in both his output and his attitude and mentality. I think there is more to come..."
