Scoring targets in soccer is often the duty of the forwards, however the position of defenders ought to actually not be underestimated. Though they’re normally there for the precise reverse, in instances of set-piece coaches and completely choreographed free-kick variations, they’re changing into more and more vital.
However which defenders are literally probably the most harmful in entrance of objective? We took a glance.
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Denzel Dumfries (3 Targets)
Simply making it onto the listing is Inter’s Denzel Dumfries with one objective in Serie A and already two targets within the Champions League in a complete of 14 video games. Without any consideration-back, the Dutchman frequently poses a objective risk for the Nerazzurri. By the way, his colleague Federico Dimarco on the left facet has additionally scored twice, so it is a system at Inter.
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Charlie Cresswell (3 Targets)
The younger Englishman Charlie Cresswell additionally has three targets, which he scored in eleven league video games. He has already netted 3 times for FC Toulouse, who’re within the mid-table of Ligue 1. One in all these targets was even in opposition to champions Paris Saint-Germain, though he could not forestall the eventual 3-6 defeat.
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Danilo Doekhi (6 Targets)
Union Berlin’s Danilo Doekhi confirmed easy methods to assist his group with targets by scoring a brace in opposition to FC Bayern yesterday. Ultimately, it was solely sufficient for a 2-2 draw, however for the Iron Ones, the purpose in opposition to the beforehand flawless Bayern continues to be a terrific success.
He additionally scored a brace within the 3-1 win in opposition to Gladbach and twice within the cup, together with the profitable objective in further time in opposition to Bielefeld. 6 targets in 12 video games, that is spectacular! Unimaginable!
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Micky van de Ven (6 Targets)
Equally goal-hungry and vital for his group has been Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven. The previous Wolfsburg participant has already scored 3 times within the Premier League, twice within the Champions League, and even within the considerably forgotten UEFA Tremendous Cup in opposition to PSG (5-6 on penalties) in a complete of 16 video games. Not solely a rock in central protection but in addition a hit consider entrance of the opponent’s objective.
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Grimaldo (7 Targets)
First place might be not shocking, is it? Leverkusen’s Grimaldo is as harmful as ever and has already scored an unimaginable seven targets in 15 video games within the league, cup, and Champions League. His trademark stays the inimitable free-kicks, of which he has already transformed 4. That is complemented by two penalties and even a objective from open play.
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.
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