Only three players, including Real Madrid and Spurs stars have better attacking stats than Rafael Leao

Rafael Leao has been criticised by followers and media this season, however solely Vinicius Junior, Son Heung-min and Leroy Sané have higher attacking stats than the Milan star to this point this season.

Leao scored his first Serie A aim since September on Sunday evening, in a 1-1 draw in opposition to Atalanta at San Siro. He has netted 9 occasions in 32 video games throughout all competitions this time period, offering seven assists.

Leao has typically been criticised by followers and media this season for his lack of targets, and a few criticism appeared professional contemplating that the ex-Lille striker has solely bagged 4 Serie A targets in 23 video games this time period.

Nevertheless, trying on the greater image, one thing totally different emerges. His seven assists this season, all in Serie A video games, imply Leao has contributed to 16 targets for the Rossoneri and solely three left wingers in Europe’s high 5 leagues have been so decisive, in line with Milannews.

The Italian web site highlights that solely Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Son Heung-min (Tottenham) and Leroy Sané have higher attacking stats than Leao in 2023-24. Right here’s the rating:

Leao (aim/help): 9/7 (16 – one aim or help each 141 minutes)
Mudrik: 4/3: (7 – 1G/A 160 min)
Vinicius: 12/7 (19 – 1G/A 102 min)
Coman: 5/3 (8 – 1G/A 204 min)
Luis Diaz: 10/5 (15 – 1G/A 156 min)
Dembélé: 1/10 (11 – 1G/A 171 min)
Son: 12/6 (18 – 1G/A 102 min)
Doku: 4/6 (10- 1G/A 145 min)
Rashford: 5/5 (10 – 1G/A 203 min)
Martinelli: 7/4 (11 – 1G/A 198 min)
Garnacho: 7/3 (10 – 1G/A 224 min)
Chiesa: 6/2 (8 – 1G/A 177 min)
F. Torres: 11/4 (15 – 1G/A 111 min)
Sané: 9/12 (21 – 1G/A 124 min)