Not less than 25 defenders have already played for 450 minutes in the English Premier League this season as per Stathead. However, only one of them has not committed any foul within the period. Who is this exceptional defender?
The iconic enforcer is Illia Zabarnyi. This Ukrainian centre-back has played the entire durations of 5 EPL games for Bournemouth this term. Yet, he stands out for winning tackles without fouling the opponent. Meanwhile, he has been fouled within the period. The Ukraine international has won 3 of his 7 challenges against dribblers. He has also won possession 25 times for hus club.
It should be noted that he has completed 198 passes in the English top flight this season. This tally is the highest among Bournemouth players. Interestingly, the player that has committed most fouls so far this term is from the same club. This Justin Kluivert who has been flagged down 15 times in just 308 minutes of Premier League action.
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