This Wednesday, Atalanta became Europa League champions after beating Bayer Leverkusen by the score of 3-0. One of the team’s highlights of the season, midfielder Éderson, formerCorinthians, played another beautiful game for the team from Bergamo, Italy. According to data from the Sofascorethe Brazilian athlete leads some defensive numbers in his team, including tackles and ball recoveries.
In total, this season, in 51 matches with Atalanta, Éderson made the tackle 109 times and recovered 273 balls. In addition, the player also leads the statistics of duels won, with 256, and duels won on the ground, with 200.
Among all Atalanta players, the athlete also ranks second in terms of fouls suffered (57), third in interceptions (65), third in successful dribbles (35) and fourth in defensive actions (233).
🔎 Ederson among all Atalanta players in the 23/24 season:
1st in balls recovered (273)
1st in tackles (109)
1st in duels won on the ground (200)
1st in duels won (256)
2nd in fouls suffered (57)
3rd in interceptions (65)
3rd in successful dribbles (35)
4th in defensive actions (233)🇧🇷🏆 pic.twitter.com/8MzxkDMiYS
— Sofascore Brazil (@SofascoreBR) May 22, 2024
In the final against Bayer Leverkusen, the former Corinthian completed two tackles, recovered the ball six times and made two interceptions, fending off two dangerous attacks from the German club.
A key player for Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta’s coach, the Brazilian’s offensive numbers are also positive, as he has scored seven goals this season and provided one assist.
Called up by Dorival Júnior, Éderson participates in the Brazilian national team squad for the first time. The midfielder was called to complete the group that will compete in two friendlies and, subsequently, the Copa América, in the United States. His presentation at Amarelinha is scheduled for May 30th, in Orlando, Florida (USA), the city that will be the base for Brazil’s preparation.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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