Sentences with phrase «goalscoring record of»

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That report also adds that Madrid are willing to splash out up to # 79m on Icardi, and while that is a lot of money, the 24 - year - old's goalscoring record, particularly this season, can't be argued with.

It's already been a whirlwind season for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy so far, having smashed long standing goalscoring records and firing the Foxes to the top of the Premier League table.

The Uruguayan may have had his share of controversies — handballing on the line in the last minute of extra time in the World Cup quarter final as well as an inexplicable bite into the shoulder of PSV Eindhoven midfielder Otman Bakkal during their Eredivisie match — but his goalscoring record is impossible to argue with.

Despite a modest goalscoring record this campaign, the Daily Mail reported that his boss with the Brazilian national side, Dunga claimed that he was capable of playing for any club.

Huntelaar's experience and proven goalscoring record at the top level makes him a tempting prospect for any top club, with Tottenham also hoping to be in with a chance of signing him as they eye improvements to Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado.

I remember Ozil breaking a record last season of creating something like 18 goalscoring chances in one match (I think it was Southampton and the game finished 0 - 0) but it certainly did NOT win us the match!

In turn, a signing like Aguero would be a major arrival to boost their hopes of silverware next season, and given his goalscoring record over the years, he would be a crucial addition for the club.

It really is silly, there's no way Morata deserves that sort of pay package he may have had a decent Euro 2016 but his goalscoring record at club level is dismal

Lionel Messi has equalised the La Liga goalscoring record against fellow high flyers Sevilla at the Nou Camp, with the little Argentine wizard stepping up and planting a wonderful free - kick into the back of the net to give Luis Enrique's side the lead.

While the Croatian international brings experience, a decent goalscoring record and an ability to fit into Vincenzo Montella's style of play and has the characteristics required by the Italian tactician in terms of being able to help build play too, it's an all - round sensible addition.

In turn, that will be a real concern for Klopp as he'll be desperate to see them avoid any injury setbacks of their own as that could leave Liverpool exposed at the back against the side with the best goalscoring record in the English top flight this season.

The Special One is said to be a big fan of the way which Kane combines a relentless work rate with a prolific goalscoring record.

With Welbeck now improving his England goalscoring record even further, can he replicate that form in front of goal for struggling Arsenal?

That's a continuation of an impressive goalscoring record since he moved to the San Siro in 2013, and so the talent is undoubtedly there.

The 25 year - old has scored 20 goals in his 24 appearances in all competitions this season, continuing his fine goalscoring record since the 2013 - 14 season, proving to be one of the most prolific goalscorers in Europe's top leagues.

Rooney was clearly a huge fan of Van Nistelrooy, naming him as the best finisher he's worked with despite himself breaking United's goalscoring record last season.

If he keeps up his goalscoring record for Spurs for the next few seasons, it may not be long before we see Alli follow the footsteps of Beckham in more ways than one and secure a move to La Liga.

However, it's added by the Express that he has a # 25m release clause which would certainly be appealing to interested parties as that would arguably be a snip for an established player of his quality with his goalscoring record at such a high level in today's market given the transfer fees we've seen in recent times, and so it remains to be seen what the future holds for Mertens.

Despite his displays often seeming to be languid and slow - paced, Dzeko has a fine goalscoring record for Manchester City, having bagged 46 league goals for the club, an impressive record considering he has spent much of that time playing second fiddle to Sergio Aguero and Mario Balotelli.

City star Aguero is rightly considered as one of the Premier League's finest — his goalscoring record would be even better if it was not for niggling injuries curtailing his progress.

But it is still the sort of goalscoring record that most players would kill for — and almost exactly matches Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney, who has 170 in 316 starts.

Only advantage Lacazette has got over the two is age, technical ability, and consistent / longer track record of goalscoring... and that's a damn major advantage if you ask me.

The Gunners have moved to bring in club - record signing Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon this summer, who had a uber - consistent goalscoring record in Ligue 1, and is strongly believed to be the striker we have been longing for since the departure of Robin Van Persie.

Lampard, widely regarded as one of Chelsea's greatest players, made 648 appearances for the West London club between 2001 and 2014, and holds their goalscoring record with 211; he is the only midfielder to have scored over 100 goals since the inception of the Premier League.

This is the good thing about goalscoring records, you can slice them all sorts of ways.

The 28 - year - old's goalscoring record in recent years makes for impressive reading, as he's managed tallies of 25, 39 and 40 in the last three seasons.

Costa has become known for these kind of incidents, which have come to mar a fine goalscoring record for the Stamford Bridge outfit.

The Colombian striker has an outstanding goalscoring record since 2008, scoring at least 12 league goals every season, despite changing teams four times, and can clearly adapt to different styles of team.

The Brazilian will never match the goalscoring prowess of his rivals at his club, but has a record of better than a goal for every five matches in Ligue 1, and could well flourish under new tutelage.

The Spaniard was signed from Deportivo La Coruña at the end of the last transfer window with a great goalscoring record in La Liga, and was hailed as the answer to Arsenal's striker problems at last.

Then offer the same amount for a player who can unlock the tightest of defences, has a great goalscoring and assist record, was Player of the Year in 2016 when he also won the title with Leicester.

Belgian international Stoffel Vandoorne is expected to step out from the shadow of his veteran teammate this season and match his goalscoring record.

Much like Isco, another young La Liga star whose career has stalled somewhat at one of the big two is Barcelona winger Pedro, whose fine goalscoring record has not been enough to make him an automatic pick in Luis Enrique's side.

A player with a phenomenal goalscoring record, Cristiano Ronaldo has had a difficult time with Real Madrid of late and is rumoured to be heading back to Manchester United in a sensational return to the Premier League.

In terms of home record this season, the United team have won all their home games with an incredible aggregate of 15 - 0, however that goalscoring average is not expected to continue from them against Newcastle.

Jermaine has lost that fantastic goalscoring record over the last couple of years and he's got a point to prove in that way, but he doesn't need to prove anything to me in terms of his attitude.»

Claudio Ranieri led The Foxes to the top of the table in a record breaking season which was marked by the goalscoring exploits of Jamie Vardy, creativity of Riyad Mahrez and tenacity of N'Golo Kante as Leicester won the league by ten points ahead of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

And of course Mo Salah, whose goalscoring record is simply unbelievable.

While his goalscoring record is impressive - only Anthony Modeste, Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang and Robert Lewandowski have scored more Bundesliga goals than Wagner since the start of the 2015/16 season - it's of secondary importance as his real contribution is intangible.

Karim Benzema scored twice after Cristiano Ronaldo broke his six - match duck at the ground with a superb opener to edge within one of club icon Raul's all - time Champions League goalscoring record.

As we approach the opening day of the 2015/16 Premier League season, however, United's is a squad that boasts only three natural forwards and none with a goalscoring record akin to those of RVP and Falcao.

As a striker Nsue had pace and skills to dazzle opposing defenders and an early goalscoring record that suggested a bright future at the head of Mallorca's formation, but his progression failed to materialise in the way many expected.

You only have to do a quick comparison between the two sets of statistics above to realise that, after just nine games, Aaron has beaten his previous season's goalscoring record by two goals, and has already equalled the amount of assists he got throughout the entire 2012/13 season.

Missed the opening half of the season through injury (no surprises there) but made up for it with a spectacular goalscoring record and unrivaled leadership.

He has a good goalscoring record in that league and was one of the leading scorers in the league when at his last club Karlsruher.

Jermain Defoe revealed he had been given words of encouragement by Martin Chivers before he surpassed his European goalscoring record in Tottenham's 2 - 1 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League.

In 1995, having already made his name known with a respectable goalscoring record in the 70s, Gazzaev led Spartak - Alania to the Russian Top League title, unexpectedly breaking the hegemony of Oleg Romanstev's Spartak side with the unfashionable North Ossetian club.

Lampard left Chelsea in the summer of 2014, having made 648 appearances (never less than 40 in a single season) and extended his goalscoring record to 211.

«Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie have an exceptional goalscoring record — he had two quality players in front of him.

Cristiano Ronaldo has now been involved in their last three goals and is only one goal shy of tying Michel Platini's European Championships goalscoring record.