LaLiga has been home to giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid in the last few seasons. These teams have won the league and attracted some of the best talents from across the globe. The other teams have somehow failed to leave their mark at the top level and have been inconsistent. They have also attracted some of the big names, but this is mainly due to the status of the LaLiga.
The 2023-24 season has started with a bang, as these three top teams are once again fighting to become the champions of Spain. But there is a twist at the start of the current season. There is another team that has made a flying start in LaLiga and is looking like a contender for playing in Europe. Girona are second in the league, ahead of Atletico and Barcelona after 11 game weeks.
Girona have added some firepower to their attack, and Artem Dovbyk is one of the names that was added to this side. The Ukrainian international joined the Spanish club and has shown what he is capable of doing. Let’s take a look at his contributions to Girona’s early success.
Presence in the penalty box
Artem Dovbyk has made his presence felt inside the opposition penalty box. He likes to stay in the middle and get on the end of the passes attempted by his teammates. In the current season, the 26-year-old averages 5.5 touches inside the penalty box per 90 minutes. Most of these touches have been made in and around the six-yard box.
The striker has contributed with five goals for Girona. He is their top scorer and has played in every match. At an average of 2.95 shots per 90 minutes, the forward has taken 21 shots. His accuracy is on the higher side at 52.4%. Dovbyk has found space inside the box and has shown what he can do when given the space and time. He has missed a few chances and will look to improve his accuracy.
The above viz shows the percentile rank of the striker in comparison to other strikers in the top five leagues in the world. Artem Dovbyk carries the aerial threat and is ranked highly for taking shots. He also has a high accuracy for taking touches inside the penalty box.
The Ukrainian striker also added two assists to his name in the current season. Artem Dovbyk is not known for his creativity but can contribute with a few.
Artem Dovbyk has been a great addition to Girona and he is also looking to make a name for himself. He has played in Europe and also for the national team. Girona will hope that Dovbyk takes their side to Europe next season.
Visuals via TFA data viz engine
