#2 Matt Doherty (Ireland, Wolverhampton Wanderers)
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Doherty has carried his Championship form into the Premier League
The Ireland International was a constant feature in the Wolverhampton Wanderers defence this season, appearing in all of their games in the Premier League. Doherty, as a right back, is extremely strong and composed. He likes to venture forward and join the attack whenever possible and is also a goal threat. The Ireland International has scored 4 goals and registered 5 assists this season in the Premier League this season.
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Doherty has averaged 1.8 tackles, 1.6 interceptions and just 0.8 fouls per game this season. He has a tackle success rate of 63% in the league. The Irishman is a player who likes the ball at his feet but is equally committed when his team loses possession. Doherty has averaged a distance of 9.50 km per game in the league this season.
The wing-back has averaged 37 passes per game and has created 9 big chances. He has recorded 62 crosses and has a cross accuracy of 23%. But his contributions have not been restricted to defending alone. Doherty has also been a threat from set pieces and has even hit the woodwork once this season in the league.
He is averaging 1.2 shots and 1 key pass per game in the league. The Irishman finishes second in the SK Award for Best Right-Back of the season this year, in the Premier League.
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