As we continue the build-up to the forthcoming Premier League campaign, with help from Opta, Sky Sports picks out some key stats for Swansea fans to consider ahead of the new season.
Friday 19 July 2013 12:48, UK
Sky Sports picks out some key stats for Swansea fans to consider ahead of the new season.
Swansea became synonymous with an attractive passing style under Brendan Rodgers and that tradition continued last season under Michael Laudrup. Indeed, the Danish legend was even able to guide the Swans to their first major trophy and a series of new signings have added to the sense of excitement at the Liberty Stadium ahead of the new season. The new arrivals are highly unlikely to change the Swansea approach that is exemplified in the astonishing passing statistics of their midfielders. Leon Britton gained a reputation as the Premier League's answer to Xavi in his opening top-flight campaign and the diminutive midfielder now boasts a partner in Ki Sung-Yueng who is also putting up similarly impressive numbers.Passing accuracy (midfielders - 10-game min.) - PL 2012/13 | ||
Player | Team | Accuracy |
Ki Sung-Yueng | Swansea | 92.71% |
Paul Scholes | Man Utd | 92.41% |
Mikel Arteta | Arsenal | 91.53% |
Leon Britton | Swansea | 91.40% |
Blocks & Interceptions (defenders) - PL 2012/13 | |||
Player | Blocks | Player | Interceptions |
Ashley Williams | 52 | Matthew Lowton | 111 |
Brede Hangeland | 41 | Ashley Williams | 110 |
James Collins | 40 | Jan Vertonghen | 100 |
Ryan Shawcross | 37 | Chico Flores | 91 |
Goals scored - Eredivisie 2012/13 | ||
Player | Team | Goals |
Wilfried Bony | Vitesse | 31 |
Graziano Pelle | Feyenoord | 27 |
Alfreo Finnbogason | Heerenveen | 24 |