The seven statistically best passers in Europe of the season so far.
With the season really starting to cook now, patterns are emerging all over, and one of those patterns relates to the passing accuracy of certain players. However, where you think some would naturally take precedence, there are a few surprises in store that are unexpectedly leading the way. Below are Europe’s seven best passers right now.
(Stats courtesy of WhoScored)
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7. Marco Verratti – Paris Saint Germain
Pass accuracy: 93%
The young Italian is really starting to come into his own in Paris now, and in doing so he is keeping the likes of Yohan Cabaye and Adrien Rabiot on the sidelines.
6. Laurent Koscielny – Arsenal
Pass accuracy: 93%
The Gunners stopper is a surprise entry, as you would imagine that his block and clearance rates would be much higher. However, he has proved himself handy when searching out a teammate.
5. Phil Jagielka – Everton
Pass accuracy: 93%
When not scoring thunderbolts against cross city rivals Liverpool, the England international is proving quite adept at completing his passes. Another shock inclusion to the list.
4. Arnold Mvuemba – Lyon
Pass accuracy: 94%
The midfield string puller has been a major factor behind Lyon’s great start to the season. However, will they be able to mix it with PSG, Monaco and Marseille for the duration of the season? Only time will tell.
3. Kostas Manolas – Roma
Pass accuracy: 94%
The new recruit has settled into Serie A football well, proving that playing it simple from the back can be an effective method as Roma once again challenge for the Italian title.
2. Per Mertesacker – Arsenal
Pass accuracy: 95%
Ranking slightly higher than his defensive cohort Koscielny, the World Cup winner is showing that without the distraction of international football he is more focussed when wearing red and white.
1. Marquinhos – Paris Saint Germain
Pass accuracy: 95%
He may not be club captain, or cost £50m, but he is leading his defensive partners by a country miles when it comes to passing.
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