Stats show Souleymane Faye runs rings around Sporting’s starter | OneFootball

Souleymane Faye’s numbers are superior to those of Geovany Quenda. According to data revealed by GoalPoint, the highly likely new signing for Sporting boasts performances that surpass those of the green and whites’ winger, who will be heading to Chelsea at the end of the current season for 50 million euros.

Souleymane Faye beats Geovany Quenda

The current player of the Spanish club has, so far, accumulated 1,574 minutes of play compared to just 668 for the Portuguese under-21 international. This difference is reflected in direct goal involvement, with Souleymane Faye recording six assists, surpassing the four made by the young talent shining for Sporting.

In stats adjusted per ninety minutes, the player on his way to Sporting stands out in dribbling, with 4.7 attempts per match. Another relevant stat concerns tactical commitment, where the Granada player registers 1.7 defensive actions in the opponent’s half—more than double the 0.8 recorded by the Sporting player.

Despite the overall disadvantage, Sporting’s winger manages to be slightly more of a shooter, with 1.6 shots per game compared to 1.5 from his opponent. The Portuguese player also has a higher dribbling success rate, with 36% effectiveness, showing that although he plays less time, he maintains notable levels of threat.

This season, wearing the Granada shirt, Souleymane Faye – valued at 1.5 million euros – has played in 21 matches: 19 in the Spanish second division and two in the Copa del Rey. In the 1,649 minutes he has been on the pitch, Souleymane Faye has scored two goals and provided six assists.

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