Comparisonator: De Ketelaere among best U21 playmakers in Europe in several metrics

Charles De Ketelaere is back from injury and is ready to return possibly as early as AC Milan’s game against Monza on Saturday, and he is hoping to find a first goal.

Comparisonator have provided some data that reveals how promising his start to life at Milan has been even if so far he only has one assist to show for his time with the club, that being in the 2-0 home win over Bologna.

He is top of the ranking in the ‘top five’ European Leagues among attacking midfielders U21 in ball recoveries in the opponent’s half, with 1.57 per 90 minutes. The Belgian is first in defensive duels with 7.43 per 90, and also in ball losses in his own half (least, with 0.2).

He is second for successful key passes per 90 minutes with 0.98, while he ranks top 10 in attacking actions (6th, 7.43), defensive actions (7, 12.52), offensive duels (8th, 11.93), aerial duels (5th, 4.5), crosses (6th, 1.57) and dribbles (4th, 5.09).