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THREAD TIME Just how good has Reece James been this season?
A small thread, including Walker, TAA, AWB and Cash for comparison. Used graphs and stuff so likes/RTs appreciated as always.
I haven't been very active on here recently, mainly because my grandad (who was very close to me) passed away last week, so I hope this thread serves as redemption.
Let's get into it then. We will compare defending, crossing and passing stats in detail.
Let's get into it then. We will compare defending, crossing and passing stats in detail.
CROSSING- Us Chelsea fans have always known that Reece is an excellent crosser of the ball, and this graph is absolute evidence.
Not only has Reece attempted the most crosses among the five, he also boasts the highest accuracy.
Not only has Reece attempted the most crosses among the five, he also boasts the highest accuracy.
In fact, our RB has the highest successful crosses into the penalty box in the league.
He's also comfortably ahead of TAA when it comes to successful crosses from open play (15 compared to his 9).
No debate.
He's also comfortably ahead of TAA when it comes to successful crosses from open play (15 compared to his 9).
No debate.
PASSING- Next up is passing, and RJ has the highest passing accuracy among the five, even ahead of Walker (although the latter has attempted more passes).
TAA has also attempted more passes, but has lesser accuracy, which is honestly a surprise as many see him as a midfielder.
TAA has also attempted more passes, but has lesser accuracy, which is honestly a surprise as many see him as a midfielder.
GROUND DUELS- AWB and Cash, who are more defensive minded, lead in this regard. Reece also isn't exactly poor, but inferior to the aforementioned.
TAA doesn't contest many ground duels but has an impressive success %.
TAA doesn't contest many ground duels but has an impressive success %.
AERIAL DUELS- Reece James has the highest aerial duel % among the five, but AWB and Cash have attempted more duels due to their defensive nature.
DEFENDING- When it comes to tackles made, AWB comfortably leads the way with 37, while RJ comes joint second with Cash with 27.
TAA and Walker have 16 and 15 respectively, meaning RJ is clearly more well-rounded, although it could be down to their respective systems.
TAA and Walker have 16 and 15 respectively, meaning RJ is clearly more well-rounded, although it could be down to their respective systems.
One thing Reece can improve upon is his interceptions, as he ranks last among the five, with Cash leading the way (C- 30, AWB, TAA- 15, W- 11, RJ- 8).
This means he needs to improve his defensive positioning, but he boasts good recovery pace and strength too.
This means he needs to improve his defensive positioning, but he boasts good recovery pace and strength too.
In conclusion, Reece James has comfortably been the best and most rounded RB in the PL this season, and his absence will be a big miss for us.
In fact, he's my POTS so far, and at such a young age, he has all the attributes to be the future captain.
Sources- Squawka and FBref
In fact, he's my POTS so far, and at such a young age, he has all the attributes to be the future captain.
Sources- Squawka and FBref
Not to mention his fantastic attitude off the field- his countless giveaways and donations to charity, and one cannot forget his efforts to prevent Wigan from getting liquidated.
All in all, Reece James is a beast. Thank you.
Likes and RTs appreciated as always
All in all, Reece James is a beast. Thank you.
Likes and RTs appreciated as always
