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Data reveals Serie A players excelling and struggling with ball-carrying

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:56 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Data reveals Serie A players excelling and struggling with ball-carrying

Summary

As Serie A prepares to resume, analysis from the first five matchdays highlights player performances based on ball-carrying statistics. Assane Diao leads in creating chances, while Paulo Dybala and Giorgi Kvernadze follow closely with notable contributions. Conversely, Randal Kolo Muani, Roberto Piccoli, and El Bilal Touré have struggled significantly, showing limited effectiveness despite carrying the ball frequently. More insights into player performances will emerge as the season progresses next week.

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By the Numbers

•Assane Diao created 12 chances and 1 assist through ball progression.
•Paulo Dybala has higher quality plays with 6 chances and 2 assists.
•Giorgi Kvernadze led in meters covered with the ball and produced 9 shots.
•Randal Kolo Muani has only 1 chance created despite significant ball movement.
•El Bilal Touré failed to generate any shots or assists this season.

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Less than a week remains until Serie A resumes, and there’s still time to analyze the most interesting data from the first five matchdays.Now let’s look at the players who carry the ball the most ...
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