Individual performances of world stars

The massive demonstration of Real Sociedad in 2023, both in the League, Cup and Champions League, allows them to continue to get praise of all kinds. In terms of sensations and tastes, yes, but in terms of objective metrics as well. And the prestigious CIES Football Observatory publishes world rankings of the best players by position based on its own statistical index, based on the minutes played, the results obtained, the performance offered and the level of difficulty of the players. game played. Reports of attackers have not yet been published, but among goalkeepers, defenders and pivots, there are realistic representatives in the top 10, something incredible. The ranking greatly rewarded the complex and well-executed game of Manchester City, champion of 5 titles, recruiting many players.

Remiro and its reinforced wall

The one that occupies the best position within its demarcation is Alex Remirowho is the fifth best goalkeeper in the world in 2023 according to the CIES index, with a high score of 82.9, just behind Ederson (90.6), Ter Stegen (87,2), ‘Draw‘ Martinez (86.1) and Weverton, from Palmeiras (84.2). And just ahead of his rivals in the Champions League summer (82.4) and Oblak (81.9).

At the back, the demarcation where Real stands out is the central position, with great Robin Le Normand in seventh place, with 82.5 points. Akanji, of the City, lead (93.2) with Days (City), Rudiger, Koundé, Gabriel (Arsenal) and Acerbi (Inter) ahead of Breton. Despite their relatively underwhelming start to the season, a tremendous early 2023 makes this recognition much more weighty for the Le Normand.

There are no realistic representatives in the full-backs, but there are in the pivots, or ‘possession midfielders’. Zubimendi It has to be there because of its excellent performance in so many different contexts, and it does not fail to meet the appointment. It is the seventh best (79.5), behind almost perfect Rodri (98.0), Rice (Arsenal), Camavinga, Xhaka (Leverkusen), Gavi and MacAllister (Liverpool).

Oyarzabal, strangled in front

In addition to worthy world-class performances, CIES details the ranking of forwards from the five major leagues who apply the most pressure per 90 minutes. And there, how could it not be different, Mikel Oyarzabal occupies a very high place. In particular, it is the fourth, according to this statistic, with 12.06 pressures, just behind Oh (16.17), from Tottenham, Beer (13.05), from Hoffenheim and archer (12.64), from Sheffield United. Another school striker is also in the top 10 Imanol as Isaacthat Oriotarra must have something left, as he is in eighth place with 11.31 pressures per 90′.

The seventh most stable squad in the five major leagues

In addition to individual performance, CIES values ​​the Real squad as one of the most stable, taking into account the average number of seasons of its members in the first team. It is seventh in the 5 major leagues, with 3.38 average courses per player, tied with Liverpool and behind Athletic, Bayern, Madrid, Freiburg, Atlético and Leipzig. This has merit in the recent cycle changes in the project.