Israeli Player Anan Khalaili Leads English League in Tackles

Israeli footballer Anan Khalaili, a forward for Crystal Palace, has emerged as the top tackler in the English Premier League. Khalaili has accumulated 12 successful tackles, averaging 2.85 per 90 minutes, a remarkable statistic considering he often comes off the bench. His tackling success rate stands at 57%, having won 12 out of 21 challenges. This achievement places him ahead of other notable players like Vitaliy Mykolenko and Neco Williams, who have 11 tackles each. Khalaili also wins an average of 6.6 duels per game with a 59% success rate and recovers 5.2 balls per match.

Khalaili's impressive performance has earned him a spot in the "Team of the Season So Far" compiled by the respected website WhoScored, where he received an average rating of 7.16. Another statistics site, SofaScore, ranks him with an average rating of 7.26, placing him as the 43rd highest-rated player overall. Given his upward trajectory and adaptation to the league, he is considered a strong candidate for the season's best lineup.

Khalaili, originally a winger, transitioned to a second striker role early in his career before playing right-back. His recent performances, including seven tackles against Manchester City and one against Leeds United in a recent 0-0 draw, have propelled him to the league's summit in this defensive metric.