Gameweek 2: Stat stars
Picking out some stat stars from gameweek 2. Using the Fantasy Football Scout members area we take a look at some of the players that topped the key stats from the gameweek 2. Stats will include underlying data points like shots on target, chances created and other important stats to give us an indication of which players did well.
Looking at underlying stats every gameweek can indicate which players did well. Even if the players who topped the stats didn’t return any points. This can be a good sign that the players were close to returning. FPL managers are always on the lookout for assets that could potentially return in the future. This could help with that.
Kevin De Bruyne-Man City
£12m Man City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne had a week to remember. After outscoring team mate Haaland, His goal, assist and bonus points saw the Belgian return a huge 14 points. In a 4-0 victory against Bournemouth De Bruyne ran the show.
The Man City midfielder topped key distribution stats. Amongst all outfield players in gameweek 2 at the time of writing De Bruyne was first for crosses (11), joint first for successful crosses (four) and joint first for chances created (five).
Gabriel Jesus-Arsenal
After a fantastic match against Leicester Arsenal managed to win the game 4-2. With plenty of goals came plenty of returns. The £8m forward came away with a monstrous 19 points. This consisted of two assists, two goals and all three bonus points.
The Brazilian came first for attempts on goal (seven). First for shots in the box with seven. First for big chances total (three) and first for headed attempts on goal (three). With amazing stats came big returns. A game against Bournemouth next means his potential could be big.
Rodrigo-Leeds
Leeds midfielder and £6.1m man Rodrigo took the spoils in his match against Southampton. His two goals and bonus meant he continued his great form this season adding to his goal in gameweek 1. If his 10 points wasn’t enough to tempt managers his stats may just do that.
Amongst all outfield players Rodrigo came third for goal attempts with five, second for attempts in the box with five, joint second for big chances total (two) and joint second for headed attempts on goal with three.
Neco Williams-Nottingham Forest
Residing in 27% of teams at the time of writing the Welsh wing-back impressed. £4m budget defender finished the game against West Ham with a cool seven points for his clean sheet and bonus point.
Neco Williams reflected some great underlying stats against his gameweek 2 opponents. Amongst all outfield players he was joint second for crosses with nine, joint second for successful crosses with three and joint second for shots on target with two. Some great stats for a defender amongst midfielders and forwards.
With a match up next against Everto, who seem to be struggling for goals, the defender could be considered for gameweek 3.
Martinelli-Arsenal
Another Arsenal player makes the cut this week. The midfielder has already impressed that much he has risen in price from £6m to £6.2m million in his first two gameweeks. His goal against Bournemouth meant back to back 8 pointers for the Brazilian.
Martinelli’s stats were also great. He was third for crosses with eight, joint second for chances created with four and joint second for big chances created. With great fixtures ahead and great form it could be difficult to not include him in our teams for those without.
Looking ahead to gameweek 3? We take a look in our what to expect from gameweek 3 article here.
