According to the American club's press release following the announcement of the player's signing, last season, among wingers and attacking midfielders in the top 5 leagues, Miranchuk was second only to Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich) in terms of key offensive statistics per 90 minutes. Miranchuk was reported to have 0,41 in npxG/90 (expected goals excluding penalties), 0,29 in expected assists and 0,7 in xGC (a goalkeeper stat corresponding to the willingness to successfully respond to dangerous moments and attacks from Alexey).
During the 2022-23 season, wingers and attacking midfielders across Europe’s top 5 leagues have demonstrated impressive individual performances. Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne has once again demonstrated his world-class abilities, leading the pack with exceptional numbers in key attacking stats. The Belgian maestro has averaged 0,53 npxG/90 and 0,44 expected assists per 90 minutes, highlighting his immense influence in the final third of the pitch.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah maintained his status as the game's most prolific striker, averaging 0,49 npxG/90 and 0,32 expected assists. The Egyptian's relentless running, dribbling skills and eye for goal made him a constant threat to opposing defences.
At Bayern Munich, Leroy Sané continued to flourish, averaging 0,44 npxG/90 and 0,33 expected assists per 90 minutes. The German winger's speed, creativity, and goal-scoring ability made him a key player in Bayern's attacking arsenal.
Beyond the top performers, the top 5 leagues saw several other wingers and attacking midfielders make significant contributions. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) and Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) all demonstrated their exceptional talents, providing a constant threat and impacting their teams’ success.
The depth of talent in these positions in Europe's elite competitions underlines the importance of wingers and attacking midfielders in modern football. Their ability to create chances, score goals and dictate the flow of play has become increasingly crucial for teams aspiring to challenge for trophies.
As the new season approaches, fans and pundits alike will be eager to see if these established stars can maintain their high level of performance or if a new generation of attacking talent will emerge to challenge the status quo.