The stats prove it: HSV gem Vuskovic is shining! | OneFootball

Week after week, Luka Vuskovic impresses the football world with outstanding performances. In many areas, the HSV youngster already ranks among the absolute elite of the Bundesliga.

At just 18 years old, Luka Vuskovic has quickly established himself as a key figure in the defense of Hamburger SV. The center-back, on loan from English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, has rapidly developed into the defensive leader on the banks of the Elbe.

But that's not all: the teenager is already, quite simply, one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga! Several statistics impressively prove this.

After eight matchdays, he leads several key defensive statistics. With a duel success rate of 74.6 percent, he ranks first ahead of Marco Friedl (69.3) and Loïc Badé (68.8). In the air, he is also almost unbeatable: 85 percent of aerial duels won and a total of 51 successful aerial battles speak for themselves. And with 135 intercepted passes, he clearly surpasses all his competitors.

What's more: per 90 minutes of play, the Croatian achieves an impressive goal prevention value of 9.8 – together with Albian Hajdari from TSG Hoffenheim, that's the best in the league! With 1.3 blocked shots per match, he also secures a remarkable sixth place in this category.

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Vuskovic also dominated in Heidenheim

In HSV's recent 1-0 cup victory in Heidenheim, Vuskovic once again showed why he is considered one of the greatest defensive talents in Europe. With 83 touches, 21 duels contested, and five goal involvements, the new signing was among the most dominant players on the pitch.

His great asset: the Croatian international combines tremendous physical presence with remarkable composure on the ball. Qualities that are usually only found in seasoned veterans. Accordingly, the German Football League (DFL) named Vuskovic "Rookie of the Month" in September. It is unlikely to be his last award of this kind.

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