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Joao Palhinha has the most tackles in the Premier League
Palhinha is also the player with the most tackles in Europe's top leagues.
Last season, Palhinha was the player with the most tackles in the Premier League, and he continues that achievement this season.
Joao Palhinha was inches away from leaving the Premier League this summer when Bayern Munich submitted an accepted bid. However, Fulham couldn't find a replacement, leading to the cancellation of the deal, and Palhinha is still in the Premier League to the great joy of Fulham and their fans, as he is a key player for their team.
Most tackles in the Premier League 2023/24:
◉ Joao Palhinha (52)
◉ Pedro Porro (39)
◉ Vinicius Souza (38)
◉ Marvelous Nakamba (38)
◉ Yves Bissouma (36)
Palhinha is a typical defensive midfielder, providing security for his defenders with his tackles and interceptions while also offering offensive freedom to other midfielders. Despite his physicality and defensive mindset, he has managed to score 2 goals this season, showcasing that he possesses offensive qualities as well.
Most tackles per game in Europe:
◉ Joao Palhinha (5.2)
◉ Manuel Ugarte (4.1)
◉ Morten Frendrup (4.1)
◉ Vitalii Mykolenko (4.0)
◉ Joris Chotard (3.8)
Palhinha is the best tackler in Europe, and that's likely why he has become Portugal's preferred defensive midfielder. His reliability provides offensive freedom for players like Bruno Fernandes, who has been outstanding in both goals and assists in this qualification. Palhinha is underrated and one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe. If he continues these performances, it might be time for a move to a bigger club.