When trying to push for success in La Liga, it is essential to have every player on board. From the goalkeeper to the striker, everyone needs to play their part.
Athletic Club is a team that exemplifies this, but one man in midfield stands out above his peers across the entire league: Oihan Sancet.
The man in the middle of the park for the Basque side has put in some incredible performances so far this season, racking up eight goals across 16 appearances this campaign.
The 25-year-old leads the way for his midfield peers in La Liga across eight key metrics, as per DataMB;
- Goals – 1st
- Dribbles – 1st
- Shots – 1st
- Non-penalty goals – 1st
- Expected goals – 1st
- Offensive duels – 1st
- Attacking actions – 1st
- Progressive runs – 1st
These performances have gone under the radar somewhat, especially amongst those who only watch La Liga for Real Madrid and Barcelona, but Athletic’s good results so far this season has them currently sitting in a Champions League place.
The last part of the year could provide a good indicator of where the club may end up this season, as a match against Villarreal who are hot on their tale could predict how their push for Europe might go.
While stars like Nico Williams will often take the headlines, it is important to give credit to players behind the scenes like Oihan Sancet, without whom the team wouldn’t be as cohesive a unit.
