Matchweek Seven of the ADNOC Pro League delivered a standout set of individual numbers, underlining a clear defensive resilience across several teams, coupled with exceptional goalkeeping performances, strong showings in duels, and noticeable contrasts in finishing efficiency among players.
These figures highlight the diversity in technical levels on display this season and shed light on the evolving performances across all areas of the pitch.
Ajman’s Gjoko Zajkov topped the league in duel success, winning an impressive 68.4% of his challenges, a testament to his physical presence and influential role in midfield. The top bracket also included players from Al Ain, further reflecting the side’s solidity across its defensive lines.
In goal, Hamad Almeqbaali of Shabab Al Ahli maintained his outstanding form with a remarkable 90% save rate, followed by Al Wahda’s Zayed Ahmed at **84.6%. Goalkeepers from Al Ain, Al Jazira and Sharjah also featured prominently with decisive interventions.
Defensive metrics revealed that Al Ain were the league’s most efficient attacking force, scoring 17 goals against an expected goals (xG) figure of 13, while both Al Dhafra and Khorfakkan outperformed their expected tallies. Conversely, sides such as Ajman and Shabab Al Ahli fell short of their attacking expectations.
At the other end of the pitch, Al Wasl posted the league’s best expected goals against (xGA) at 4.4, while Shabab Al Ahli conceded just one goal despite an xGA of 5.6, a reflection of their defensive organisation and solidity.
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