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A Tottenham Hotspur star has the best shot conversion ratio in the Premier League, and Spurs fans may be surprised to learn who it is.
One of Tottenham’s main issues this season has been the struggles of their strikers in front of goal. While Richarlison has scored four goals in the Premier League, he has been anything but clinical.
The same can be said of Mathys Tel, although the youngster has shown some promising signs in the game time that he has had.
Randal Kolo Muani now faces an extended spell on the injury table, and the Frenchman is still waiting for his first goal in a Tottenham shirt.
Tottenham defender has been the most clinical player in the Premier League
The Premier League website have now provided a list of the most clinical players across the division, and one Spurs defender is at the top.
In a list dominated by forwards and attacking midfielders, Micky van de Ven is the sole defender in the top five.
The Dutchman’s 42.86 per cent conversion rate is the joint-highest among the 32 players who have scored at least three goals across the Premier League.
Brighton’s Danny Welbeck has the exact same conversion rate as the Tottenham defender, but finds himself higher on the list, owing to the fact that he has scored six goals in the competition.
Could Thomas Frank get more of Van de Ven going forward?
Thomas Frank challenged Van de Ven to score more goals this season, and the 24-year-old has certainly delivered, having six goals to his name so far across all competitions.
While the Netherlands international has showcased his ability to carry the ball forward plenty of times, what is also evident from these stats is that he is a decent finisher.
Some pundits have suggested that Tottenham should use a back three so that Van de Ven has more license to bomb forward, and that is something that Frank may indeed be considering.
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