Yesterday, we shared some interesting team stats from the 2024/25 season of the PSL. While we chose five metrics and selected the best and worst of each, today we’re sharing the leaders across 10 player metrics. We have to be a bit inventive for this to make sense. Can’t go with the fewest shots taken by a player, as you’ll get many players with zero (156 players to be exact). Neither can you go all out for best shot accuracy (36 players have a 100% shot accuracy, but many of them have taken just one shot). This is just for some fun, and the end of this newsletter has details on where to get a deeper analysis. Handle with care.
1. Scoring
Best minutes per goal ratio in the PSL this season (minimum 4 goals):
113 - Tshegofatso Mabasa
114 - Evidence Makgopa
121 - Iqraam Rayners
138 - Lucas Costa
148 - Dzenan Zajmovic
Players with the highest shot conversion (minimum 10 shots):
57% - Tshegofatso Mabasa
46% - Iqraam Rayners
36% - Evidence Makgopa
36% - Wandile Duba
33% - Hendrick Eckstein
Players with the highest big chances received (conversion rate in brackets):
14 - Andy Boyeli (29%)
10 - Ranga Chivaviro (30%)
10 - Etiosa Ighodaro (30%)
9 - Lucas Costa (33%)
8 - Yamela Mbuthuma (13%)
2. Shooting
Most shots taken in the PSL this season:
33 - Keletso Makgalwa
32 - Daniel Msendami, Mdu Shabalala
28 - Etiosa Ighodaro
27 - Oswin Appollis, Yamela Mbuthuma
Players with the highest shooting accuracy (minimum 10 shots):
100% - Sanele Barns
86% - Tshegofatso Mabasa
73% - Wandile Duba
69% - Iqraam Rayners
67% - Ashley Cupido, Hendrick Eckstein
3. Creativity
Players with the most dribbles completed:
25 - Daniel Msendami
21 - Langelihle Phili
20 - Keletso Makgalwa
18 - Oswin Appollis, Jaedin Rhodes
Players with the most chances created:
38 - Keletso Makgalwa
35 - Relebohile Mofokeng
30 - Mdu Shabalala
20 - Patrick Maswanganyi
19 - Gaston Sirino
Players with the most big chances created:
10 - Keletso Makgalwa
9 - Riaan Hanamub
7 - Gaston Sirino
5 - Lucas Ribeiro, Yusuf Maart, Mdu Shabalala, Relebohile Mofokeng
4. Defensive actions
Players with the most tackles won:
22 - Marks Munyai
21 - Wayde Jooste, Samukelo Kabini, Keanin Ayer, Vuyo Letlapa, Tlakusani Mthethwa
Players with the most interceptions:
24 - Marks Munyai
23 - Kamogelo Sebelebele, Lebo Mabotja
22 - Mokone John, Tlou Nkwe
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