As the Premier League pauses for the FIFA World Cup 2022, we are looking at some of the numbers behind the season so far.
As you would expect for blocking, centre-backs dominate this area of putting their bodies on the line to protect their goal.
While the fact that James Tarkowski leads this category may not be a surprise, the number of blocks the Everton defender has made is remarkable.
Tarkowski's 38 blocks are more than double the next-highest number, the 18 made by his former Burnley team-mate Ben Mee who is now at Brentford.
Lisandro Martinez has been quick to make an impact at Manchester United, ranking fifth for blocks.
| Player | Blocks |
|---|---|
| James Tarkowski | 38 |
| Ben Mee | 18 |
| Chris Mepham | 16 |
| Mohammed Salisu | 15 |
| Lisandro Martinez | 14 |
| Thiago Silva | 13 |
| Fabian Schar | 13 |
| Tim Ream | 13 |
| Nathan Collins | 13 |
| Max Kilman | 13 |
Part 1: Which team are the best at shooting?
Part 2: Which team are best at converting big chances?
Part 3: Which team hit the woodwork the most?
Part 4: Which team have run the furthest?
Part 5: Which team have made the most substitutions?
Part 6: Which players are the best dribblers?
Part 7: Which players have covered the most distance?
Part 8: Which players are the best tacklers?
