If you're looking for a real Premier League XI selection, this simply isn't for you. Don't worry, they're boring anyway.
Monotony is the order of the day when it comes to “TOTS”. I also think Erling Haaland is a very good goalscorer. Okay, Kevin De Bruyne is great at helping. Yes, Bukayo Saka is a problem for Arsenal's opposition.
Instead, choosing an alternate Team of the Season that will not be considered for the actual Team of the Season is a much more attractive proposition, especially if we use the detailed data available.
Goalie:
Bernd Leno (Fulham)
There are many factors that have led to Fulham's dominant performance as a newly promoted team this season, including the performance of goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
A late addition to the Cottagers team last August, the German backstop has proven to be a great acquisition throughout the 2022/23 campaign.
Based on Opta Analyst's Expected Goals After Shot (PSxG) metric, Leno has saved 9.2 goals with the saves he's made in the league, conceding 49 out of a total of 56.2 goals conceded by PSxG. Only Alisson made more saves (10.1).
Leno also looked comfortable with the ball at his feet and scored 35 high claims, fifth in the Premier League goalkeeper rankings for that stat.
Expected goals after shooting (PSxG) minus goals conceded | Premier League 2022/23
Right back:
Serge Aurier (Nottingham Woods)
Kieran Trippier has made his role as the best in the 2022/23 Premier League, and the choice between Kyle Walker and Ben White, both from two teams chasing the title, seems a bit out of the way. this alternative". . team selection.
Thus, a left pick at right-back can be made from a rather rare shortlist. The maligned Serge Aurier has scored one goal and provided 25 assists this season, but his defensive work has been exceptional for the historic club, helping Nottingham Forest overcome fears. real relegation. Aurier ranks at a very high percentage in FBRef's comparison of full-backs for tackles (3.01), interceptions (1.41), saves (1.65) and clearances (3.55) as well. such as the number of jumps (2,19) per 90 minutes this term, proved to be very important after the World Cup break.
Serge Aurier of Nottingham Forest
Central defender :
Fabian Schär (Newcastle)
A mainstay at center back for one of the Premier League's best defenses, Fabian Schär's season has passed a bit in the dark.
Only champions Manchester City (31) have conceded fewer goals than Newcastle's 32 and Schär has started each of the 14 clean sheets in the competition that the Warblers have kept. His defensive presence is evident as only six players have claimed more wins in the airstrips in the league this season.
Schär even contributed on the other end, scoring three assists in a stellar campaign. The only criticism? He should have scored more than one of the 6.58 expected goals (xG).
Fabian Schar photographed the card | Premier League 2022/23
Central defender :
Lewis Dunk (Brighton)
Often seen using his foot to the ball in Roberto De Zerbi's formation, Brighton captain Lewis Dunk has enjoyed a slightly different role under the Italian.
Not yet honored for his ability to dribble or distribute the ball, the 31-year-old has put in the effort and completed the most passes in the Premier League from great distance.
With Brighton's style, some passes are not simple and aimless. Indeed, no center back in the league has scored more progressive passes (158) or passes in the bottom third (178) than Dunk.
Of course, Dunk didn't shirk his defensive duties either.
Lewis Dunk Premier League stats 2022/23
Leave behind:
Rico Henry (Brentford)
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Pervis Estupińán are likely to fight for real trophies, so Brentford's Rico Henry is part of the team at left-back.
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