In the English Premier League (EPL), notable left-wingers Gabriel Martinelli and Raheem Sterling, who play for Arsenal and Chelsea respectively, have both made double-digit appearances this season....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
A comparison between these two players reveals interesting insights…CONTINUE READING>>
Examining their goal-scoring records, Martinelli has contributed directly to three goals in his ten appearances, while Sterling has five direct goal contributions.
Despite this, both players have the same number of shots on target (8). Martinelli averages 1.00 shots on target per 90 minutes compared to Sterling’s 0.73. Opta data provides an expected goal (xG) value of 1.1 for the Arsenal winger and 3.1 for his Chelsea counterpart.
In terms of chance creation, the Brazilian Martinelli has made 17 key passes, surpassing the 15 made by his English counterpart. This translates to 1.7 and 1.3 chances per game respectively, establishing the Brazil international as a more effective playmaker.
However, Sterling excels in dribbling, completing 29 successful take-ons compared to Martinelli’s 18. Additionally, Sterling contributes more defensively, winning 7 challenges against dribblers, while Martinelli has won only 1.
In summary, the analysis suggests that Raheem Sterling proves to be a more accomplished forward compared to Gabriel Martinelli…CONTINUE READING>>
