Top Tackler In Premier League WK 15: Huddersfield's Billing Snatches Crown From Leicester's Ndidi
Published: December 06, 2018Huddersfield Town's Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent, Philip Billing was the top tackler in the Premier League for the midweek matches held on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The central midfielder made his 15th start in the English topflight this term as the Terriers were beaten 2-1 by Jordon Ibe's Bournemouth.
Whoscored has compiled a list of stats leaders for game week 15 in the Premier League, with Billing making the most tackles, nine in total to place first.
In the penultimate round of matches, the honour went to Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi after completing eight tackles vs Watford.
Surprisingly, The Foxes number 25 made no tackle in his team's 1-1 draw at Fulham on Wednesday but finished the match with a team-high four interceptions and seven aerial duels won.
In other categories, Liverpool's Naby Keita had the most shots with six, Antonio Rüdiger most passes, Robert Snodgrass most key passes, Leroy Sane most dribbles, Davy Propper most interceptions, Troy Deeney most aerial duels won, Nathan Ake most clearances and Joe Hart most saves.
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