After dazzling displays for Benfica, Pavlidis grabs global spotlight | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis - who is making headlines at Benfica - ranks among the most productive forwards in world football over the past 365 days, according to an analysis conducted by the Football Observatory (CIES). The study analyzed players from the top 67 leagues in the world and counted only direct goal contributions in league matches, combining goals scored and assists.

The number 14 of Benfica is among the ten players with the greatest offensive influence during this period, reflecting the attacking output he has shown throughout the last season. The list is led by Lionel Messi, who stands out after his performances for Inter Miami in the MLS.

Among the names in the top ranks is also Luis Suárez, forward for Sporting, who joins Pavlidis among the most productive players of the past year. The study places both among the players with the greatest offensive impact in their respective leagues.

Despite the presence of several prominent names, no Portuguese footballer is included in this top 10. Nevertheless, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulinho were the Portuguese players with the most direct goal contributions during the analyzed period, both with 31 goal involvements for their respective clubs.

In the current season, playing for Benfica, Vangelis Pavlidis - valued at 35 million euros - has already played a total of 44 official matches: 24 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,608 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Greek has recorded 28 goals and five assists.

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