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It’s fair to say that Nicolas Otamendi has been having a pretty brilliant season for Manchester City so far.
However, if you look at the stats a little more closely, you will see that actually he’s having an amazing season, and he’s leading the way in Europe.
Check it out:
Nicolás Otamendi is now the first player to complete over 2000 passes in Europe's top 5 Leagues this season.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 6, 2018
2058 and counting. pic.twitter.com/kqBFsuugOZ
Nicolás Otamendi's passing in the Premier League this season:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 6, 2018
2239 passes attempted
2058 (91.9%) passes completed
1567 forward passes completed
481 backwards passes completed
107 long balls completed
Passing for fun. pic.twitter.com/1rrKknRE2Y
City have conceded just 19 goals in 26 Premier League matches this season and Otamendi has been a virtual present for Pep Guardiola’s side.
He’s also contributed four goals to the cause and fully deserved the new contract he signed in January which will keep him at the club until 2022.