Ghana's Abdul Fatawu Issahaku emerges as player with second highest tackles won in Premier League

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has emerged as one of the top performers in the Premier League, ranking joint-second for tackles won after three games.The 20-year-old has made an impressive start to his debut season with Leicester City. Fatawu has secured 14 tackles across Leicester’s three Premier League fixtures, a total matched only by Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson.This statistic highlights the commitment of the former Sporting CP player, who consistently prioritizes the team’s needs over individual accolades.Remarkably, Fatawu is the only attacker among the top performers. Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz, and Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero are all tied for second place with nine tackles each.Sean Longstaff and Kobbie Mainoo round out the top performers with eight tackles each, both playing in central midfield.Abdul Fatawu Issahaku will hope his good start to the season continues when he returns to action from the international break.He started for the Black Stars in the 1-0 loss to Angola and a 1-1 draw against Niger.

Sep 10, 2024 - 14:20
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Ghana's Abdul Fatawu Issahaku emerges as player with second highest tackles won in Premier League

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has emerged as one of the top performers in the Premier League, ranking joint-second for tackles won after three games.

The 20-year-old has made an impressive start to his debut season with Leicester City. Fatawu has secured 14 tackles across Leicester’s three Premier League fixtures, a total matched only by Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson.

This statistic highlights the commitment of the former Sporting CP player, who consistently prioritizes the team’s needs over individual accolades.

Remarkably, Fatawu is the only attacker among the top performers. Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz, and Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero are all tied for second place with nine tackles each.

Sean Longstaff and Kobbie Mainoo round out the top performers with eight tackles each, both playing in central midfield.

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku will hope his good start to the season continues when he returns to action from the international break.

He started for the Black Stars in the 1-0 loss to Angola and a 1-1 draw against Niger.