Articles by Josh Hobbs (30)

Mike Maignan of AC Milan

The goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in the top five leagues in Europe

Whilst the best teams tend to have the best attacks, even top teams can't ignore the value of having a goalkeeper who regularly keeps clean sheets.

Richarlison celebrates

Can Everton cope without Richarlison?

The Brazilian is on the verge of a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Scott Twine in action for MK Dons

Why Scott Twine to Burnley is the most exciting transfer in the EFL this summer

Burnley have made the MK Dons attacking midfielder their first signing of the summer.

Gabriel Jesus gets four for Manchester City

The stats that show why Arsenal are signing Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal are expected to complete £45million deal for the Manchester City striker.

Olivier Giroud and his AC Milan teammates celebrate

Why AC Milan may struggle to defend their Serie A title

Stefano Pioli's side won the Scudetto for the first time in 11 years in 21/22

Konstantinos Mavropanos in action for Stuttgart

The most dominant aerial duel winners in Europe

Aerial ability is perhaps not as vital in football as it once was but it's still a helpful attribute to have

Raphinha in action for Leeds

Why Leeds United’s Raphinha is a target for Barcelona, Arsenal & Tottenham

Raphinha seems inevitable to leave the Whites this summer. Here's why clubs are interested in the Brazilian.

Raheem Sterling in action for Manchester City

The stats that show what Raheem Sterling would bring to Chelsea

Raheem Sterling appears to be on the move to Chelsea. Here is what they'll get from him, should the deal be completed.

Teemu Pukki scored a huge portion of Norwich's goals in 21/22

The Premier League players who carried their teams the most according to goal ratio

Which Premier League teams relied on the individual scoring exploits of one player more than any other?

Mohamed Salah takes a shot for Liverpool

Shot monsters: the most frequent shooters in Europe

Sometimes the equation is simple: more shots = more goals = more wins.

Manchester United target Frenkie De Jong

The stats that show why Manchester United are targeting Frenkie De Jong

Erik Ten Hag's top target as new Manchester United manager appears to be his ex-Ajax player, Frenkie De Jong.

Pep Guardiola instructs his team

The most possession dominant sides in Europe's top five leagues

Elite club football now requires teams to be comfortable dominating possession if they are going to win things. These teams did it best in 21/22

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne scores against Atletico Madrid

Deadly Marksmen: the top five players who beat their expected goals by the most in Europe’s top five leagues

Over long periods, players and teams generally revert to their expected goals. These players beat theirs over the whole season. Can they do it again?

Jack Grealish in action for England

Jack Grealish or Mason Mount for England - What do the stats say?

Jack Grealish impressed for England again on Tuesday night, but the Manchester City man continues in his role as a super sub.

Jude Bellingham in action for Borussia Dortmund

The teenagers with the most minutes played in Europe’s top leagues in 21/22

Minutes played might just be the most underrated stat in football analysis.

Brenden Aaronson celebrates scoring for RB Salzburg

The stats that show what Brenden Aaronson will bring to Leeds United

Leeds United have announced their first signing of what should be a busy summer for director of football, Victor Orta

Yeremy Pino in action for Villareal

The top teenage goal contributors in Europe

There have been several young players who have made significant contributions in their first-teams this season

Jose Sa had an excellent season for Wolves

The five Premier League teams who beat their expected goal difference by the biggest margin

It's very hard to argue with a final league table but the truth is, it doesn't always tell the whole story. Digging into some other metrics can tell us a little more information and help us make some early predictions for next season.

Brennan Johnson celebrates scoring for Nottingham Forest

The most used youngsters in the EFL: Brennan Johnson, Djed Spence, Gavin Bazunu

The EFL continues to be a hot-bed of young talent.

Thiago turns out of pressure

Under pressure: top 10 players in Europe’s top five leagues for passes played whilst being pressed

Here are the players who have passed the ball most often under pressure in 21/22.

Boubacar Kamara in action for Marseille

What will Aston Villa get from Boubacar Kamara?

Aston Villa won the race for one of European football's most in-demand free transfers. Let's take a look at what he will bring to Steven Gerrard's side.

Kamaldeen Suleman leaves an opponent on the floor

The most prolific dribblers in Europe’s Top Five Leagues

These are the players who get fans onto their feet and bring excitement every time they receive the ball

Luis Sinisterra has been on excellent form for Feyenoord in the UEFA Conference League

Previewing the UEFA Conference League final

It's the inaugural UEFA Conference League final this week. Here's how the two teams match up:

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward, Vinicius Jr

Who are the best young creators in Europe’s top five leagues?

Scoring goals is how you win matches in football. However, too often the focus is on the scorers of those goals instead of those who create the chances.

Leeds United players look dejected after conceding their second goal against Chelsea

Premier League relegation battle: Who will go down to the Championship

The Premier League's bottom three will be decided on the final day, with Leeds, Everton and Burnley all fighting to avoid being the third team to be relegated to the Championship

Jordan Rhodes celebrates after scoring the winner in the play-off semi-final

Do Huddersfield Town have an advantage in the Championship play-off final?

Play-off finals are notoriously tight and nervy affairs. Huddersfield Town's ability at set-pieces could settle the affair and win them promotion to the Premier League

Sassuolo's Gianluca Scamacca

Top five U23 forwards in Europe’s big five leagues valued under €50m according to expected goals

Last week, Manchester City completed the signing of Erling Haaland and many of Europe's top teams will have their eyes on signing a star forward for next season. However, many won't have the same budget that City have.

Chelsea and Liverpool already met in the Carabao Cup final this season

How Liverpool and Chelsea compare ahead of the FA Cup final

The 150th iteration of the FA Cup final takes place this weekend, as Liverpool and Chelsea face off for the famous trophy. Stats24 has assessed how the two sides compared ahead of the game.

Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa

The stats that show why Ollie Watkins is a target for West Ham United

Ollie Watkins has impressed ever since making his Premier League move in the summer of 2020. Now he is subject of transfer speculation once again, as West Ham would like to prise him away from Aston Villa.

Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring for Arsenal

Eddie Nketiah continues Arsenal renaissance with future up in the air

This season, Eddie Nketiah had been a bit-part player at Arsenal until a recent run of starts and goals. Questions about his future are soon to be answered.

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