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After loads of speculation due to COVID-19, the Premier League 2019-20 season came to an end in the fourth week of July. The English-top flight, led by Jurgen Klopp's unstoppable Liverpool side, was filled with dramatic subplots — the race for UEFA Champions League spots, the battle for survival, and several others.
Despite the unprecedented circumstances that plagued the season, several players stood up to the occasion to deliver for their clubs. The players and coaching staff alike worked tirelessly to see out the campaign with a compressed schedule, playing a game roughly every three days.
Jamie Vardy made history after becoming the oldest player to win the Golden Boot in the Premier League era as the Englishman scored 23 goals in 35 games. At the other end of the pitch, Ederson Moraes made up on lost ground after a poor start to the season to beat Nick Pope to the Golden Glove award. He helped Manchester City keep 16 clean sheets, one more than Burnley's England international.
The Brazilian's teammate, Kevin De Bruyne, was arguably the best individual player in the league and was awarded the Playmaker Award for the season. The imperious Belgian racked up a joint-highest Premier League tally of 20 assists along with 13 goals.
Although there might not be awards for other individual stat-leaders, it's always fascinating to see the chart-toppers for various actions all over the pitch. Here, we take a look at players with the most shots, saves, and various other statistics.
Most Shots: Mohamed Salah | 132
Liverpool's talismanic winger Mo Salah has had another impressive season in the English top-flight. The record-breaking Egyptian has scored 19 goals along with ten assists in the Premier League this season en-route an emphatic title win, their first in three decades.
Salah has been a crucial figure for Liverpool since his arrival, and has already surpassed 100 direct league goal contributions in a Liverpool shirt. He even won the Golden Boot in his first two seasons with the Reds, but surrendered it to Leicester City's Jamie Vardy in 2019/20.
The left-footed forward has attempted the most number of shots in the Premier League this season with 132 in 34 games.
Highest Pass Accuracy: Rodri | 92.9%
Rodri underwent a seamless transition from LaLiga Santander into the heart of Manchester City's midfield. The Spaniard was courted by Pep Guardiola to be the successor of club legend Fernandinho, and Rodri has had an impressive debut season.
Rodri has done commendably well as the lone defensive midfielder to allow the likes of De Bruyne and his other creative teammates to express themselves. He's been a reliable figure defensively as well, shutting out opposition attacks and recycling possession efficiently in the middle.
He's played a metronomic role for Guardiola, effortlessly switching play and controlling proceedings from midfield. The towering Spaniard, rather unsurprisingly, recorded the highest passing accuracy of anyone in the league, standing at 92.9% across 35 games.
Most Key Passes: Kevin De Bruyne | 136
Kevin De Bruyne has had a simply sensational season for the Cityzens this year. The breathtaking Belgian has been at the heart of Manchester City's attacking prowess, with the side having breached the 100-goal barrier under Pep Guardiola once again.
De Bruyne was on the brink of creating history as he looked all set to break Thierry Henry's longstanding record of 20 Premier League assists, but had to settle for levelling the Frenchman's tally. He eventually ended the campaign with 13 goals and 20 assists to his name.
The Manchester City wizard also played the most key passes in the league during 2019/20, racking up 136 of them.
Also read: Top 10 goalscorers in the race for the European Golden Shoe 2019-20
Most Fouls Won: Jack Grealish | 167
Aston Villa's beloved leader Jack Grealish has had a stellar season for a struggling team in 2019-20. He has mesmerised with his ability on the ball, continually attracting players and going past them with the utmost ease. Grealish has been vital for Villa's hopes of survival and, rather poetically, scored the goal that confirmed their survival in the league.
The 24-year-old played 36 league games for Dean Smith's side, scoring eight goals and assisting six — the highest on both accounts by a Villa player. He has also created more chances from open play than any player in the league bar De Bruyne.
Grealish broke the record for the most number of fouls won in a season, having been fouled a staggering 167 times across 3234 minutes. It remains to be seen if he'll stay at Villa Park with Manchester United reportedly attempting to lure him to Old Trafford.
Most Dribbles: Adama Traore | 184
Wolves' electrifying winger Adama Traore has been a terrifying prospect to defend against, as former champions Manchester City learnt the hard way. The Spaniard has always been viewed as a player blessed with surreal talents, but his end product has been questioned.
Adama has started 27 games for Wolves this year (ten sub appearances), recording four goals and nine assists. Although these numbers aren't as flashy as those of some others on this list, there has been a notable improvement in terms of his decision-making and end product. The 24-year-old has been vital for Nuno Espirito Santo's high-flying side.
Unsurprisingly, he has registered the most number of dribbles in this edition of the Premier League, having tallied 184 dribbles in his 2608 minutes.
Most Tackles: Aaron Wan-Bissaka | 129
Manchester United's summer 2019 purchase has given the Old Trafford faithful an excellent account of himself in his debut season at the club. The Red Devils have invested up to £45m in the Crystal Palace youth product, and he has already given them a glimpse of what he's capable of.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been a staple in United's defence (34 starts) and has helped them nullify threats from some of the most dangerous wingers in the league. Their right flank has been challenging to breach primarily due to the rock-solid full-back's presence. Wan-Bissaka's attacking components do need to be refined further, but overall, he's proved to be a useful acquisition for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The 21-year-old topped the charts for most tackles last year, and managed to replicate his achievement in 2019/20 as well, recording a league-high 129.
Most Clearances: James Tarkowski | 200
Burnley's defensive rock James Tarkowski has been an ever-present figure in the Clarets' backline. The Englishman has established himself as one of Burnley's key figures on the pitch and has done his reputation no harm with another splendid campaign in the 2019/20 season.
Tarkowski was present on the pitch for the entirety of Burnley's Premier League 2019-20 campaign, racking up a massive 3420 minutes on of football. His no-nonsense approach to defending symbolises Burnley's defensive prowess. The centre-back averaged 5.2 (!) aerials won and 5.3 clearances per game.
The 27-year-old also ended the season with the most number of clearances made by any player, having accumulated 200 clearances in 2019/20.
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Most Interceptions: Diego Rico | 84
Bournemouth's attack-minded Diego Rico has had a respectable 2019/20 season despite what their poor defensive record and relegation might suggest. The Spaniard has been a reliable figure for the Cherries, particularly highlighting his ability in set-piece situations.
Rico racked up four assists playing at left-back for Eddie Howe's men and racked up 27 starts in the league. Additionally, his 1.2 key passes and 1.6 crosses per game have made him a key player for Bournemouth when approaching the final third. He's been dependable in his attempts to find his teammates with crosses as well.
The former Leganes left-back ended the Premier League campaign with the most number of interceptions in the league, having tallied 84 of them.
Most clean sheets: Ederson Moraes | 16
Manchester City's magnificent goalkeeper Ederson Moraes has changed the landscape of how they build attacks from the back. The Brazilian shot-stopper has been a pivotal signing for Pep Guardiola's side and is arguably the goalkeeper with the best distribution in the world.
Ederson has played a vital role in both of Guardiola's league triumphs in England. He acted as an extra body in defence and carried out the responsibilities of a sweeper keeper to near perfection. The 26-year-old also made some crucial saves to keep City in the game when they needed him to step up.
The former Benfica man won his first Premier League Golden Glove this year, narrowly beating his closest rival Nick Pope by gathering 16 clean sheets in 2019/20.
Most Saves: Martin Dubravka | 139
Newcastle United shot-stopper Martin Dubravka is widely regarded as one of the most impressive bargain signings by a Premier League club in recent times. Since arriving at the club for a mere €4.5m from Sparta Prague, the Slovakia international has been one of the cornerstones of Newcastle's shaky defensive unit.
The Magpies suddenly saw a host of clubs eyeing Dubravka after an immense debut season, leading to them tying the Slovakian down to a longer deal at St. James' Park. Dubravka has played every single league game for the Toon Army over the last two seasons, totalling to a whopping 76 league games on the spin.
The 31-year-old managed to keep 11 clean sheets in his 38 matches this year, making a stunning 139 saves in the process — the highest figure in the league.
Also read: 10 Premier League signings that have failed to impress (2019-20)
