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Rodrigo De Paul is one of the most effective and versatile creators in Europe.
#SquawkaScout x @FootballIndex
Rodrigo De Paul is one of the most effective and versatile creators in Europe.
#SquawkaScout x @FootballIndex
First up, some radars to set the scene.
The No.8 template compares the chosen stats to midfielders around Europe while the second looks closer at attacking midfielders.
RDP shows up well in both.
The No.8 template compares the chosen stats to midfielders around Europe while the second looks closer at attacking midfielders.
RDP shows up well in both.
This visualisation shows his minutes played by position since the start of the 2017-18 campaign.
As highlighted at the start of the thread, De Paul is extremely versatile and just as effective in a withdrawn role as he is in a more advanced position.
As highlighted at the start of the thread, De Paul is extremely versatile and just as effective in a withdrawn role as he is in a more advanced position.
In 2020, RDP ranked in the top three in Serie A for chances created, Big Chances created, passes into the area, passes into the final third, take-ons completed and fouls won.
Across Europe's top five leagues, he was in the top 10 for all metrics apart from final third entries.
Across Europe's top five leagues, he was in the top 10 for all metrics apart from final third entries.
His 25 Big Chances created in 2020 was at least nine more than any other player in Serie A and joint-third in Europe's top five leagues:
⬡ Leo Messi (31)
⬡ Kevin De Bruyne (26)
⬡ Ángel Di María (25)
⬢ Rodrigo De Paul (25)
Something about those Argentinians.
⬡ Leo Messi (31)
⬡ Kevin De Bruyne (26)
⬡ Ángel Di María (25)
⬢ Rodrigo De Paul (25)
Something about those Argentinians.
De Paul's main objective is to get the ball into the area, unsurprisingly.
Operating mainly from the right, he ranks highly for passes into the box from both open play as well as set-pieces.
Operating mainly from the right, he ranks highly for passes into the box from both open play as well as set-pieces.
But he doesn’t just progress the ball with his passing, he can dribble it up the pitch and into the box himself.
Completing the second-most take-ons in Serie A in 2020, he also ranks highly for carries into the final third and carries into the penalty area.
Completing the second-most take-ons in Serie A in 2020, he also ranks highly for carries into the final third and carries into the penalty area.
Finally, here is some evidence of the #shift De Paul puts in, attempting 3.4 tackles and making 7 ball recoveries per 90 minutes.
Defensive actions all over the pitch.
Defensive actions all over the pitch.
What are your thoughts on Rodrigo De Paul?
Drop any analysis you’ve already done on the end of this thread and we can share as part of the #SquawkaScout moment.
Drop any analysis you’ve already done on the end of this thread and we can share as part of the #SquawkaScout moment.
