Real Madrid’s left wing is one of the areas of the pitch in which they get the most joy when it comes to posing an attacking threat, with Carlo Ancelotti’s troops frequently using carries and dribbles to get in behind the opposition’s defence. The main man on the left of midfield is, without question, Vinicius.

The Brazilian trickster ranks in second place in the league standings for high-impact carries and sits top of the pile for the number of dribbles. These actions help the team to gain yards in the final third and are a central feature of Real Madrid’s build‑up play. The following graphic displays the areas of the pitch in which the dribbles are made, while the video clip shows one of Vini’s most recent dribbling runs.

When we analyse Abde’s game, we come across a whole host of factors that make him a difference‑maker, with many of these elements involving creating numerical advantages for his team: CA Osasuna. As we can see in the following video, he lies fourth in the league standings for the number of high-impact carries, a return that places him hot on the heels of the likes of Vinicius Jr. and Samuel Lino. The graphic below shows us where these carries originate and what a dominant force he is down his flank, while the video reflects the goalscoring impact of these moves. The fresh-faced starlet also occupies a top‑six spot in the LaLiga Santander table for carries that break the opposition’s defensive line. These statistics, along with his goalscoring prowess, show that Abde is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with.

The Englishman has kicked off the season by recording some impressive statistics in build-up phase. Although what instantly comes to mind are his goalscoring exploits, there are a whole host of statistics that have cemented his status as one of the standout players in the opening rounds of games. He leads the way in the league’s scoring charts and has landed the final spot on the podium for high-impact actions, with which he records an attempt on goal or an assist, where he averages almost five per game. He also occupies third place for the total number of attempts on goal and no other player in LALIGA EA Sports has registered more attempts on targets than Los Blancos’ new recruit.