“Daniel Farke is best in doing this business” Farke has STRUCK gold with Leeds “monster” who’s a potential £50m star in the making

Leeds United’s Pascal Struijk Emerges as a £50m Star in the Making

Leeds United’s central defender Pascal Struijk has been in impressive form for the Whites in the Championship this season. The 25-year-old Dutchman has matured into a terrific player for the club under the coaching of Daniel Farke, after some struggles at Premier League level at the start of his career.

Struijk’s performances at Championship level have been impressive enough to earn him a comparison to a £50m-rated international central defender. According to FBref, Sporting centre-back Goncalo Inacio is one of the most similar players to Struijk, and Inacio has a release clause of €60m (£50m).

The Leeds giant could be a £50m player in the making for Farke, who has turned him into a progressive monster at the heart of the defence. Struijk’s style of play suits the top teams in Europe, who want centre-backs who can play out from the back and be progressive.

Struijk’s Statistics

Struijk has been in impressive form for Leeds this season, starting 18 games and helping his side to keep nine clean sheets. He has won 61% of his duels and has made zero errors that led to shots or goals. He has also committed zero penalties.

In terms of possession, Struijk has been impressive, ranking highly among his positional peers in the Championship. According to FBref, he ranks in the top 2% of central defenders in the Championship for passes attempted per 90 minutes, with an average of 90.72. He also ranks in the top 1% for progressive passes per 90 minutes, with an average of 6.89.

Struijk’s passing accuracy has also been impressive, with an average of 91% per 90 minutes. This ranks him in the top 8% of central defenders in the Championship.

In addition to his passing ability, Struijk has also shown his ability to carry the ball out of defence. According to FBref, he ranks in the top 12% of central defenders in the Championship for progressive carries per 90 minutes, with an average of 1.22.

Struijk’s shot-creating actions have also been impressive, with an average of 1.44 per 90 minutes. This ranks him in the top 6% of central defenders in the Championship.

Comparison to Goncalo Inacio

Struijk’s statistics are similar to those of Goncalo Inacio, who has a release clause of €60m (£50m). Inacio is a left-footed centre-back who plays for Sporting in the Primeira Liga.

According to FBref, Inacio ranks highly among central defenders in the Primeira Liga for passes attempted per 90 minutes, with an average of 83.15. He also ranks highly for progressive passes per 90 minutes, with an average of 6.35.

Inacio’s passing accuracy has also been impressive, with an average of 92% per 90 minutes. This ranks him in the top 5% of central defenders in the Primeira Liga.

In addition to his passing ability, Inacio has also shown his ability to carry the ball out of defence. According to FBref, he ranks in the top 10% of central defenders in the Primeira Liga for progressive carries per 90 minutes, with an average of 1.31.

Inacio’s shot-creating actions have also been impressive, with an average of 1.56 per 90 minutes. This ranks him in the top 4% of central defenders in the Primeira Liga.

Conclusion

Pascal Struijk has emerged as a key player for Leeds United in the Championship this season. His statistics are similar to those of Goncalo Inacio, who has a release clause of €60m (£50m).

Struijk’s ability to play out from the back and be progressive makes him an attractive option for top teams in Europe. If he can continue his fine form and avoid any more major injuries, then Leeds United could have another hugely valuable asset on their hands in the future.

The Whites will be hoping to keep hold of Struijk, but if he continues to impress, it may be difficult to keep him at Elland Road. A big-money move to a top European club could be on the cards for the talented young defender.