Football data analysts Opta have taken to Social Media to highlight the effectiveness of Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella, following his opening goal in the 4-3 win over Fiorentina.
The Italy international struck in the opening two minutes yesterday to move onto four league goals for the season, whilst he has the same amount of assists.
Opta revealed that within Europe’s top five leagues, it is tally that can only be matched by Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and FC Koln’s Florian Kainz.
“4 – Nicolò Barella is one of three midfielders to have both scored at least four goals and delivered at least four assists in the big-5 European leagues this season, alongside Bukayo Saka and Florian Kainz. Insertion,” they tweeted.
4 – Nicolò Barella is one of three midfielders to have both scored at least four goals and delivered at least four assists in the big-5 European leagues this season, alongside Bukayo Saka and Florian Kainz. Insertion.#FiorentinaInter
— OptaPaolo 🏆 (@OptaPaolo) October 22, 2022