Chelsea players’ national team performances by the numbers
Denis Zakaria, Switzerland
Zakaria completed 46/51 passes, completing 1/3 long balls. He won 4/8 ground duels and 2/3 aerial duels. He made six defensive actions, including 2/4 tackles won. He made seven passes into the final third and seven ball recoveries. In the game against Israel, Zakaria had an assist. He completed 44/48 passes, and 1/2 long balls. He created two chances, including a big chance. The Chelsea midfielder won 4/6 duels and made four defensive actions. He committed zero fouls.
Mateo Kovacic, Croatia
Kovacic was great for Croatia. His passing and ball retention were very good. He completed 68/93 passing, including 2/2 long balls. He created three chances and won 6/9 duels. He completed 3/3 dribbles and made three defensive actions. He made five passes into the final third, but missed a clear cut chance. Against Turkey, Kovacic was outstanding. Kovacic scored a brace! He completed 62/70 passes. He completed 3/3 dribbles and won 7/17 duels, losing all his three aerial duels contested. He made eight defensive actions and won 3/6 tackles. He also made 12 passes into the final third and seven recoveries.
Ben Chilwell, England
Ben Chilwell was also very good for England against Ukraine. He completed 47/57 passes, including 1/5 long balls. He completed a whopping 4/8 crosses. He created three chances, including a big chance. He won 2/4 duels, completed the only dribble he attempted and made two defensive actions.
Lewis Hall, England U19
There aren’t detailed stats on Hall’s performances for his country, but he played 90 minutes against Hungary U19 and Iceland U19, in different positions too. This highlights his versatility.
Charlie Webster, England U19
Like Hall, there aren’t detailed stats on Webster’s performances for his country too, but he played a combined 74 minutes against Hungary U19 and Iceland U19 each. He scored against Hungary U19.
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Andrey Santos, Brazil
Santos featured for Brazil’s Senior team still aged 18. He completed 13/21 passes, including 2/2 long balls. He took two shots, failed to complete the only dribble he attempted, and won 6/12 duels. He made four defensive actions and three passes into the final third.