Where does Watford rule Europe and how did Juraj Kucka help?

In football, there are statistics that really matter a lot, such as goals scored, chances created, or successful passes, or the increasingly popular xG. But then there are also stats that are not so important, because they probably don’t affect the outcome of the game – like the “yeses” that are thrown at the opponents.

Watford fans haven’t had much to cheer about this season – they can take comfort from a high profile win over Everton, a triumph over Manchester United, or the form of Emmanuel Dennis.

And besides, the first place in the mentioned statistics. No team in the top 5 European leagues has given their opponents more ‘yeses’. In the ranking of 98 teams, the Hornets reign supreme with 33 “nutmegs”, followed by Bayer Leverkusen (31), Rayo Vallecano (28), Angers (27) and Real Madrid (26).

As far as players are concerned, the first place is held by the aforementioned Watford’s Emmanuel Dennis, the Nigerian striker has scored 12 “nutmegs” so far this season, in addition to 8 goals and 5 assists.

Besides him, Gianluca Caprari of Verona, Moussa Diaby of Leverkusen (both 11), Francisco Trincão of Wolves (10) and Raphina of Leeds (9) make up the top five.

Apart from Dennis, Juraj Kucka is also a major contributor to Watford’s lead in this statistic, as he is second in the team standings with 5 “nutmegs”.

That’s not too surprising, considering that Kucka revealed to the club’s website almost immediately after his move to England that it was a hobby of his. I try it every game, I just enjoy it.”

As mentioned, it is not the most important statistic football has to offer. Furthermore, Watford will be more likely to count points scored than cribs, however Hornets fans have another thing that may warm their hearts this year.

Source:: FBRef, Watford