As Liga MX Apertura continues to captivate fans with its high-octane football, a number of emerging talents under 23 are making their presence felt in various key statistical categories. Using data from the Comparisonator platform, we can highlight the top five players in key performance categories:
- Expected Assists by Centre Forwards
- Opportunity Converted by Wingers
- Passes to Final Third by Centre Midfielders
- Clearances by Fullbacks
- Air Duels Won by Centre-Backs
These metrics offer insights into the diverse abilities of players in creating opportunities, maintaining offensive presence, defensive prowess, and driving the game forward. Let’s explore the top performers in each category and analyze their contributions to their respective teams’ success in the Mexico Liga MX.
Please note that all numbers are per 90 min data from the 2024/25 Season Apertura.
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Expected Assists
When it comes to crafting goal-scoring opportunities, Efraín Álvarez of Club Tijuana shines brightest among Centre Forwards (CF) with an average of 0.35 expected assists per match. His ability to generate chances for his teammates sets him apart. Alán Bautista from Pachuca follows with an average of 0.1, playing a vital role in his team’s attacking play. Armando González of Guadalajara and Jorge Ruvalcaba from Pumas UNAM show promising figures of 0.09 and 0.06 respectively, indicating their potential in playmaking. Vitinho of Atlético de San Luis, though at 0.03, still contributes valuable moments in the attack.
Opportunity Converted
On the wings, Jorge Ruvalcaba of Pumas UNAM excels in converting opportunities, leading the Left-Right Wing (LW-RW) category with an impressive 0.67 conversions per match. Cade Cowell from Guadalajara follows with 0.5, reflecting his effectiveness in finishing chances. Raúl Castillo of Puebla and Ozziel Herrera of Tigres UANL both achieve a conversion rate of 0.33, showing their reliability in front of goal. Vitinho, ranked fifth with 0.25, adds valuable depth to Atlético de San Luis’s attacking options, underlining the diversity in offensive capabilities across the league.
Passes to Final Third
In the Centre Midfielder (CMF) position, José Caicedo of Pumas UNAM is a standout with an average of 11 passes to the final third per match, showcasing his playmaking abilities. Piero Quispe, also from Pumas UNAM, closely follows with 10.67 passes, demonstrating a strong midfield partnership. Fidel Ambríz of Monterrey, Diego Campillo of Juárez, and Salvador Mariscal of Santos Laguna complete the top five, with averages of 6, 5.67, and 5.25 passes respectively. Their ability to advance the ball effectively highlights their crucial role in orchestrating their teams’ offensive plays.
Clearances
Defensively, Carlos Sánchez and Pablo Monroy, both from Pumas UNAM, share the top spot for Clearances among Right Back-Left Back (RB-LB) players with an average of 2 clearances per match. Emmanuel Echeverría of Santos Laguna is close behind with 1.83, demonstrating solid defensive reliability. Jesús Rivas of Pumas UNAM and Emilio Martínez of Necaxa each average 1.67 clearances, reflecting their crucial roles in maintaining defensive solidity. These players contribute significantly to their teams’ defensive efforts, showcasing their ability to manage and clear threats effectively.
Air Duels Won
In the Centre Back (CB) position, Jesús Orozco Chiquete of Guadalajara leads the league with an impressive 3.75 air duels won per match. Moisés Mosquera from Juárez follows with 2.83, highlighting his aerial strength. Ramón Juárez of América and Eduardo Águila of Atlético de San Luis each average 2.75 and 2.4 air duels won, showcasing their defensive prowess in aerial situations. Martín Rio of Querétaro rounds out the top five with 2, illustrating the significant role these players play in defending set-pieces and aerial threats.
Selected via Comparisonator machine learning index.
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