Victor Lindelof tops Premier League list for accurate passing

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Victor Lindelof had a strong season as one of Erik ten Hag’s back-up defenders.

Overtaking Harry Maguire in the defensive pecking order, the captain of Sweden made 20 appearances in the Premier League, and finished the campaign in good form alongside Raphael Varane.

With the league season over for the summer, a range of statistics have been revealed by FBREF.com (H/t ManUtd.com) – and Lindelof tops the list for complete passes in 2022/23.

Pass completion list (%)

  • Victor Lindelof (Manchester United) – 93.1%
  • Manuel Akanji (Man City) – 93%
  • John Stones (Man City) – 93%
  • Ruben Dias (Man City) – 92.7%
  • Rodri (Man City) – 91.2%
  • Daniel Amartey (Leicester City) – 91.1%
  • William Saliba (Arsenal) – 91%
  • Thiago Silva (Chelsea) – 90.9%
  • Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – 90.5%
  • Nathan Ake (Man City) – 90.4%

The Swede has always looked assured on the ball, but this also proves how well he has adapted to Ten Hag’s methods.

In total, 866 of the centre-back’s 930 passes successfully picked out a team-mate as he edged ahead of Man City duo Manuel Akanji and John Stones.

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