Surprising stats comparison between Donnarumma and Chevalier | OneFootball

Lucas Chevalier, the 23-year-old goalkeeper from Lille and the French national team, is set to arrive at Paris Saint-Germain in the coming hours. He is expected to take the place of Gianluigi Donnarumma (26 years old), as discussions for a contract extension that ends in 2026 have stalled. This is a strong choice for a goalkeeper who has been decisive in the Champions League. Data'Scout compared the two players in Ligue 1 and Europe.

In Ligue 1:

In the Champions League:

A surprising point, which recalls the need for caution when looking at statistics alone in football: Donnarumma is more accurate in his passes than Chevalier, who is announced as superior in this area. Already, we can note that the Frenchman is not yet a reference in this field. Also, and above all, the Italian takes almost no risks and plays in a team that is often ultra-dominant.

Chevalier remains more interesting in the long game, while Donnarumma lacks a bit of precision. This could be an option to attract pressure and get out quickly, as PSG already does well by passing through defenders. Removing a step could make it even more formidable.

Also, we notice that Chevalier was far superior in saves in Ligue 1, where Donnarumma ultimately seemed to have a mediocre season. It was especially in the Champions League that he shone, but the Frenchman has slightly better statistics in this area. With a run that ended in the round of 16, of course. But it's quite impressive.

In any case, Paris is not recruiting randomly, and Chevalier can have a remarkable passage at PSG. This does not detract from Donnarumma's merit in Paris, with a well-deserved farewell. Whether it's this summer or in a year, which remains unclear.

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