Dozens of defenders have featured so far in the 2023/24 UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL). The one thar has won the highest number of tackles in the competition is a Nigerian. Who is this defender and how did he do it?
Bright Osayi-Samuel
This Super Eagles' star is Bright Osayi-Samuel. The Fenerbahçe player has won 17 tackles so far in the current edition of UECL. He started with 1 during the opening game of his club in the competition. Osayi-Samuel had his most successful group stage game when his side visited Ludogorets last November. He was able to dispossess 4 opponents in the encounter.
In the round of 16, the right back won 7 tackles across two legs against Union SG. He had 2 in the first leg and 5 in his second. His most recent match in the tournament was the quarter final clash with Olympiacos. The 26-year-old full back took credit for 2 successful tackles in the match.
The defender that comes closest to this Nigerian is Cadu. This guy won 15 tackles in the colours of Viktoria Plzeň.
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