Most key passes from open play : Iwobi fourth behind Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal stars
Published: October 12, 2022Football statistics website Whoscored.com has highlighted Alex Iwobi's importance to Everton in the 2022-2023 Premier League season.
In terms of most key passes from open play, only Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah (26), Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (20) and Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli (19) rank higher than the Hale End Academy product.
Whoscored.com's reporter Ben McAleer noted that Lampard has found a system that does bring out the best in the 26-year-old.
He wrote : "While previously viewed as a winger, Iwobi has adjusted well to the demands of playing central midfield in the current Everton setup.
"Given the work of Gueye and Onana off the ball, this allows for Iwobi to wreak havoc in the final third. Unfortunately for Everton, their attack does still need some refining."
Iwobi has made more key passes from open play (18) as Martin Odegaard and Jadon Sancho combined (17) in the Premier League this season.
Last season, the Super Eagles star provided 36 chances for his Everton teammates, so he's halfway to matching his total in 2021-2022.
Iwobi has either scored or assisted in each of his last three matches in the top-flight, providing game-winning assists in wins against West Ham United and Southampton, before opening the scoring in a 2-1 loss to Manchester United last weekend.
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