Impressive stats that prove Mohammed Salisu is one of La Liga's best defenders

Published on: 25 May 2020

Following promotion to the senior team of Real Valladolid at the beginning of the 2019/2020 Spanish La Liga season, Mohammed Salisu has taken his opportunity and is now tagged as one of the best young talents in the world. 

The young defender has proven to be a force to reckon with and was one of his team's best players before the campaign was suspended as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.

In the 21 matches he played for Real Valladolid, Mohammed Salisu was always dependable at the back and came through with some impressive statistics to complement the one goal and one assist he chipped in.

The 21-year-old has the highest number of clearance in the La Liga and stands tall amongst the defenders with most tackles won, interceptions, as well as aerial duels won.

He is now said to be wanted by a host of European giants with English Premier League side Manchester United on top of that list.

Mohammed Salisu - La Liga 19/20 statistics so far:

36 tackles won - 3rd best in the league

30 interceptions - 11th best in the league

135 clearances - the best in the league

67 aerials won - 8th best in the league

 

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