Who starred for their respective teams in Round 17? We’ve crunched the Opta Data to pick out the best performing players across the Hyundai A-League.
Based on a range of metrics provided by the Hyundai A-League’s official data provider, here are the standout players from the weekend’s action.
KEEPER
Matt Acton (Victory) – Saved all five shots he faced, including two from outside the box, and made 25 passes with an accuracy of 68%.
How about @MatthewActon1 last night!? Clean sheet 👊 #WSWvMVC #MVFC pic.twitter.com/XRDT8K43Ri
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) January 20, 2018
DEFENDERS
Daniel Mullen (Phoenix) – One of only two players to both score and assist a goal, also making two interceptions.
Avraam Papadopoulos (Roar) – Had a duel success rate of 77%, the best of anyone to win at least 10 duels. Also scored a goal and made 4 interceptions (an equal round best).
Alex Wilkinson (Sydney FC) – Attempted 51 passes with an 84% accuracy, and won 4/4 duels contested.
Michael Zullo (Sydney FC) – Won 8/9 duels contested, and attempted 42 passes with a 74% accuracy.
Above: Avraam Papadopoulos
MIDFIELDERS
Roy Krishna (Phoenix) – Made 30 passes, contested 11 duels, and scored a goal from two total shots (ex. Blocks).
Marcin Budzinski (City) – Managed three shots at goal, all on target, scored two goals and finished with a 93% passing accuracy.
Chris Harold (Glory) – Scored two goals from as many shots on target, and won five tackles (only one player won more).
Kosta Barbarouses (Victory) – Created four scoring chances, scored two goals and managed four shots at goal.
Above: Marcin Budzinski
ATTACKERS
Dario Vidosic (City) – Scored a brace, created four scoring chances and finished with a passing accuracy of 86% (28 passes).
Besart Berisha (Victory) – Made a round-high four shots on target, created three scoring chances, and won 10/16 duels contested.
Above: Besart Berisha
