Opta: Leao at the top – Milan star untouchable over the last six years in Serie A

Rafael Leao is one of the most gifted players in world football. However, many around and away from AC Milan feel that he could be more. 

Profiling Leao is a really difficult task, and many managers have struggled to get the best from him. Even now, we are only just starting to see the best of him, and yet it could be debatable if it is his best level.

At his current rate, he is averaging a contribution every 90 minutes or so. In his 25-contribution season in Serie A, it was a contribution every 97 minutes. Despite this, he will end the year with a lower tally in Serie A, even if he sticks to the current rate.

Leao unreachable

Luka Modric has emphasised that the Portuguese has all the talent to be one of the best, and many are of the same viewpoint – if you do not already believe that he is there. Perhaps, though, there is a harshness that comes with Leao.

As the highest-paid player at Milan, there is perhaps an idea that even more should be delivered by the star. Yet, as Opta (via MilanNews) reports, no one comes close to him in Serie A.

Over the past six seasons, he is the only player to have registered more than 40 goals and assists – 52 goals and 40 assists. Untouchable and probably disrespected. Unfortunately, that is the issue with talent; if you do not meet the inflated targets set by others, the labels are quickly stamped.