A lot of Leeds United fans love new statistics from LUFCDATA about Ben White.
During the Whites’ 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion White completed more passes than anyone on the pitch (55) and had the best passing accuracy. (90.2%)
Has Ben White struggled in recent games?
Yes, he has let his standards slip
No, he has been exposed by the rest of the defence
He also made nine ball recoveries, which was the highest of any defender from both Leeds and the Baggies.
These new stats have gone down brilliantly on Twitter with many Leeds fans.
Ben White completed more passes (55) and had the highest pass accuracy (90.2%) of any player on the pitch tonight. He also made more ball recoveries than any other defender involved (9). #LUFC pic.twitter.com/E3NW7WetBY
— LUFCDATA (@LUFCDATA) January 1, 2020
He’s some baller
— Tony Fitzgerald (@ScottTonyfitz11) January 1, 2020
He’s doing well think he’s been put under pressure more last few weeks tbh and is doing well
— Kenny Brown (@kennybrown1964) January 1, 2020
Rolls Royce
— Sorely (@Samtonked76) January 1, 2020
— john riley (@johnril76728888) January 2, 2020
— Singo83 (@Singo831) January 1, 2020
— Joey Morton (@joeymorton17) January 1, 2020
What do we think?
These passing stats are impressive, but defensively White was at fault for the first goal as he allowed Semi Ajayi to initially out jump him. (0:20)
The 22-year-old has been one of Leeds’ best players this season, but over the festive period, he has looked flustered at times, and Liam Cooper alongside him has not helped.
However, White is still a classy player, and these passing statistics show that even in the big games, he has the composure to carry the ball out from the back.
Leeds are in a great position with 20 games left to go, and if they are to seal promotion, then they might need White to be at his best for the rest of the year.