Harry Maguire: A Statistical Analysis
Over previous weeks, we've taken a detailed look at statistics which provide context to the success of Wilfred Ndidi, Kasper Schmeichel and Riyad Mahrez.
England defender Maguire, who joined the Club from Hull City last summer, has impressed many this term with the consistent and assured nature of his performances.
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Leicester City defender Harry Maguire speaks to the media ahead of England's friendlies against Holland and Italy.
Whether it be a perfectly-timed challenge, or the sight of him marauding into midfield with an incisive run, Maguire's talents have not gone unnoticed at King Power Stadium.
Clearances: 141
Leicester City ranking: 1
Premier League ranking: 21
City have kept a total of seven clean sheets in the Premier League this season, a fact which can be accredited to the sterling efforts of Maguire and his defensive colleagues. With 141 clearances to his name since August, the England international defender has made more interventions than any of his Foxes team-mates while also ranking favourably in the overall top flight charts.
Successful passes: 1,335
Leicester City ranking: 2
Premier League ranking: 29
Maguire’s ability to run with the ball at his feet has also drawn attention this season - and the 25-year-old has often played a considerable role at both ends of the pitch for Leicester. Second only to Ndidi (1,515) in locating his team-mates, Maguire effortlessly links defence with midfield, shepherding the ball into more offensive positions with composure while in possession for the Foxes.
Minutes played: 2,700
Leicester City ranking: =1
Premier League ranking: =7
One of just two ever-presents in Claude Puel’s squad, alongside Schmeichel, Maguire’s reliability at the back is emphasised by the confidence he commands from both Puel and England manager Gareth Southgate. In his first full season at the Club, the former Hull defender has already become a firm fans’ favourite on Filbert Way for this reason, providing a reassuring presence in the heart of defence.
Tackles: 48
Leicester City ranking: 2
Premier League ranking: 48
A clear indicator of performance for any defender is the amount of tackles made throughout a campaign. With 48 and counting, Maguire is safely nestled towards the top of this chart with a figure bettered only by Ndidi’s magnificent total of 125, by far the best in the Premier League so far.
To see Harry Maguire's 2017/18 stats in full, click HERE.
Statistics accurate as of Thursday 22 March, 2018.