Antóni Silva shines ahead of Benfica v Sporting showdown | OneFootball

António Silva is one of the central defenders who contributes the most to game progression. In a study conducted by CIES and released this week, it is shown that the number 4 of Benfica is one of the most vertical center-backs competing in Europe, even ranking ahead of a rival currently at Sporting.

In a ranking compiled by the Football Observatory, which specializes in the study and analysis of data and statistics in the king of sports, the Benfica center-back appears on the podium, occupying third place on the list, with a progression percentage that can reach up to 95.4 meters.

Together with António Silva, the podium is completed by two names who have shone in European football this season. Second place in the ranking is occupied by Álvaro Carreras’ teammate, Dean Huijsen (97.8 meters). The top spot, meanwhile, belongs to Jorne Spileers, who plays for Club Brugge (with a distance of 100 m).

It is worth noting that, in the same list released by CIES, the Benfica center-back — whose contract renewal has been complicated — stands out in relation to Zeno Debast, number 6 of Sporting, Benfica’s next opponent. The Belgian defender occupies 5th place, with a progression distance of 93.8 meters.

António Silva — currently valued at 32 million euros — has been one of José Mourinho’s key players. This season, the center-back has so far played 21 official matches, across national and European competitions. In the 1,795 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the center-back has delivered high-level performances.

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