Stats Show Nigerian Wonderkids Iheanacho, Iwobi Are Better Than Rashford
Published: September 28, 2016
Statistics show Manchester City talent Kelechi Iheanacho is a better striker than Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Arsenal superkid Alex Iwobi, based on six parameters.
The parameters are total shots, shots on target, shooting accuracy, passes, goals and assists.
Iheanacho ranked first in number of goals scored, total shots and shots on target, England starlet Rashford dominated the Nigerian duo in shooting accuracy while Iwobi clocked in at number one position in passes and assists.
The Taye Academy product has racked up 30 appearances in the Premier League followed by Arsenal number 17 Iwobi who has played 17 games, while Rashford has featured 15 times for the Red Devils.
Kelechi Iheanacho
Appearances - 30
Goals -10
Assists - 4
Shots - 35
Shots on Target - 14
Shooting Accuracy - 40%
Passes - 407
Alex Iwobi
Appearances - 17
Goals -2
Assists - 5
Shots - 21
Shots on Target - 8
Shooting Accuracy - 38%
Passes - 507
Marcus Rashford
Appearances - 15
Goals -8
Assists - 2
Shots - 26
Shots on Target - 12
Shooting Accuracy - 46%
Passes - 269
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : mancity.com
The parameters are total shots, shots on target, shooting accuracy, passes, goals and assists.
Iheanacho ranked first in number of goals scored, total shots and shots on target, England starlet Rashford dominated the Nigerian duo in shooting accuracy while Iwobi clocked in at number one position in passes and assists.
The Taye Academy product has racked up 30 appearances in the Premier League followed by Arsenal number 17 Iwobi who has played 17 games, while Rashford has featured 15 times for the Red Devils.
Kelechi Iheanacho
Appearances - 30
Goals -10
Assists - 4
Shots - 35
Shots on Target - 14
Shooting Accuracy - 40%
Passes - 407
Alex Iwobi
Appearances - 17
Goals -2
Assists - 5
Shots - 21
Shots on Target - 8
Shooting Accuracy - 38%
Passes - 507
Marcus Rashford
Appearances - 15
Goals -8
Assists - 2
Shots - 26
Shots on Target - 12
Shooting Accuracy - 46%
Passes - 269
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : mancity.com
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