Vasco star rated top full-back of the Ancelotti era | OneFootball

The battle for the right-back spot in the Brazilian National Team is one of the fiercest in the cycle leading up to the World Cup, but a detailed statistical analysis points to a Vasco player as the most effective among those tested by Carlo Ancelotti. The survey, published by the profile Estagiário do Vasco, compares the performance of the four called-up full-backs and puts Paulo Henrique at the top of the race.

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Analysis compared 16 performance criteria

The profile’s analysis compared the performance of Paulo Henrique (Vasco), Vanderson (Monaco), Vitinho (Botafogo) and Wesley (Roma) across 16 different criteria, based on data from Sofascore. The metrics were normalized by the number of minutes each spent on the field to create an effectiveness average.

Vasco right-back leads in seven categories

The results place Paulo Henrique and Vanderson tied at the top, with each outperforming in seven of the analyzed criteria. The Vasco player stood out in crucial categories such as goals, shots, accurate crosses, pass accuracy (%) and on-ball actions.

Vanderson, meanwhile, came out ahead in more defensive metrics, such as tackles and duels won. Vitinho and Wesley led in only two categories each.

The statistical analysis reinforces Paulo Henrique’s excellent form and establishes him as a strong candidate for a spot in the squad heading to the World Cup. With the Brazilian National Team having six more matches before the tournament, the Gigante da Colina full-back knows maintaining a high level at the club will be essential to secure his name on Ancelotti’s final list.

Photo: Reproduction X/Twitter Estagiário do Vasco

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