Brennan Johnson ranks first in four key stats among Premier League wingers

One Tottenham attacker has produced unbelievable numbers so far this season, leading the Premier League in a number of key metrics. Take a bow, Brennan Johnson.

Impressive character amidst criticism

It is well documented that Brennan Johnson has not had an easy time of it at the start of the season, with the winger even deciding to deactivate his Instagram account on the back of the vitriol he was subject to by some fans.

Ange Postecolgou will be delighted with how the 23-year-old has reacted to the whole episode, with the attacker now having found the back of the net for four games in a row.

His latest goal at Old Trafford might have been a tap-in, but the Wales international made a lung-busting run to get into the box and also hit the post in the first-half.

Johnson’s numbers paint a picture

The metrics show that Johnson has been one of the best attacking players across the Premier League so far this season.

Data MB have now revealed that no winger in the division has had more touches in the opposition box, has accumulated more xG, played more passes into the final third or made more tackles.

Additionally, Johnson has also had the second most shots of any wide player in the Premier League while winning the four most defensive duals.

A team player

These stats do not just show that Johnson is making some good runs and is a constant threat in the box, but they also demonstrate that the winger is doing a lot of defensive work for Tottenham.

Ange Postecoglou’s system is heavily reliant on his front players pressing tirelessly and there are very few wingers in the Premier League who work as hard as Johnson.

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