This archive report was first published on 21 August 2019.
Danny Ceballos: A Rising Star at Arsenal ¶
Published on August 21, 2019, Danny Ceballos, a 22-year-old midfielder from Real Madrid, has made a significant impact at Arsenal since his loan move. His impressive performance against Burnley has left fans in awe.
According to Opta, Ceballos completed the highest number of passes (70) than any other player versus Burnley, showcasing his impact in Unai Emery's squad. His exceptional skills have earned him the man-of-the-match award against Burnley.
One of the key reasons Ceballos has won over Arsenal fans is his exceptional passing accuracy. He mastered most passes in the final third and had the highest forward passing at 90.64%, surpassing Matteo Guendouzi (83%) and Granit Xhaka (80%) who were the next to highest passers.
His impressive performance extends beyond passing accuracy. Ceballos made four Key passes and two assists, proving his instrumental role as a central midfielder. He also averaged more interceptions than any other Arsenal midfielder in the 90 minutes, showcasing his defensive prowess.
With 9 duels won, two tackles made, and seven recoveries, Ceballos was in good form in playing his supporting role in Arsenal's defensive setup. His hard work and endurance were evident as he had the most touches (97) and showed his ability to match the English Premier League players and the physical environment Burnley created.
Ceballos' corner kicks were sublime, and he will improve Arsenal's performances from set pieces and introduce a new threat to their attacking options – especially with David Luiz in. His ability to dribble was also impressive, with the same number of dribbles completed (4) as Nicolas Pepe, both recording the highest number of dribbles from both teams.
