Comparing Daniel James’ 2020-21 stats with Leeds’ other forward options
He almost moved to the club in January 2019 but Daniel James is finally a Leeds player – but how does he compare to the club’s existing options?
James admitted he lost his confidence at Manchester United, electing to play it safe and negating his speed and directness. Leeds fans will be hoping that Marcelo Bielsa can reinvigorate the winger and add a different dimension to their attack.
We’ve compared the 2020-21 Premier League stats of James with the other forward options at Leeds United.
Note: Helder Costa has now left the club but his stats are included as James is his direct replacement.
Goals
Patrick Bamford – 17
Jack Harrison – 8
Rodrigo – 7
Raphinha – 6
Helder Costa – 3
Daniel James – 3
Tyler Roberts – 1
Patrick Bamford gets his goal thanks to a cool finish!
He has two in two this season after scoring only once in his previous 2️⃣7️⃣ Premier League games 👊 pic.twitter.com/LJ5DlLAkmb
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 19, 2020
Assists
Raphinha – 9
Jack Harrison – 8
Patrick Bamford – 7
Helder Costa – 3
Rodrigo – 2
Tyler Roberts – 2
Daniel James – 1
Minutes per goal
Patrick Bamford – 180.4
Rodrigo – 184.4
Daniel James – 304.6
Jack Harrison – 357.3
Helder Costa – 386
Raphinha – 394
Tyler Roberts – 1341
Minutes per goal or assist
Patrick Bamford – 127.8
Rodrigo – 143.4
Raphinha – 157.6
Jack Harrison – 178.6
Helder Costa – 193
Daniel James – 228.5
Tyler Roberts – 447
Raphinha's first Premier League goal ✨ #LUFC pic.twitter.com/OgwXrMBaEJ
— LUFCMOT (@LUFCMOTcom) September 3, 2021
Chances created per 90 minutes
Raphinha – 2.4
Rodrigo – 2.2
Jack Harrison – 1.9
Tyler Roberts – 1.1
Daniel James – 1
Patrick Bamford – 0.9
Helder Costa – 0.6
Successful dribbles per 90 minutes (success rate)
Raphinha – 2.1 (50%)
Helder Costa – 1.5 (40.5%)
Jack Harrison – 1.3 (52%)
Daniel James – 1.1 (47.8%)
Tyler Roberts – 1.1 (64.7%)
Rodrigo – 1.1 (64.7%)
Patrick Bamford – 0.6 (50%)
Passes per 90 minutes (passing accuracy)
Rodrigo – 39 (76.6%)
Raphinha – 33.4 (72.2%)
Jack Harrison – 31.1 (74%)
Tyler Roberts – 31 (71.6%)
Daniel James – 28.4 (81%)
Helder Costa – 23.5 (85.1%)
Patrick Bamford – 14.9 (77.2%)
Shots per 90 minutes (inside penalty area)
Rodrigo – 3.2 (2)
Patrick Bamford – 3.1 (2.7)
Raphinha – 2.6 (1.7)
Daniel James – 1.7 (1.2)
Tyler Roberts – 1.7 (0.8)
Jack Harrison – 1.4 (1.1)
Helder Costa – 1.2 (1.1)
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