Best players in the world by xG: Expected Goals rankings - February 2019

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#7 Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint Germain)

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Edinson Cavani has continued his impressive displays for Paris Saint Germain
Edinson Cavani has continued his impressive displays for Paris Saint Germain

Edinson Cavani needs no special introduction now, does he? The Uruguayan has been downright one of the lethal marksmen of the age, plundering goals in high magnitude at will.

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In 14 Ligue 1 appearances, the 31-year-old has netted 16 goals which is an impressive stat. If it weren't for the xG value, he would definitely have been among the top five best performing strikers in the world right now.

Cavani's xG value is 11.72 - one that he exceeds by 4.28 points. In simple words, he has netted 4 more goals than the 12 he was expected to score.

Edinson Cavani's immediate next challenge at PSG will be to ensure the club qualifies for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, in the light of Neymar's long-term injury.

He will face a mammoth load of pressure as PSG attempt to qualify for the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in the last three years

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