Stats show that Luis Suarez is currently showing the kind of form that can help Liverpool to some silverware this season, with the stocky striker netting a total of 20 goals (for club & country) since the start of the 2010/11 season.
The former Ajax man joined Liverpool in January 2011 from Dutch giants Ajax, and immediately endeared himself to the Anfield faithful courtesy of his all-action style and his ability to both score and create for others. As well as netting five goals in the league for the Reds, his total of 49 shots since joining the Merseysiders was a total only Arsenal’s Robin van Persie (63) could better over the same period.
Suarez For Club & Country Since The Start Of The 2010/11 Season
Luis Suarez since 10/11
Ajax
Liverpool
Uruguay
Appearances
18
14
12
Minutes on Pitch
1619
1177
1093
Goals
8
5
7
Shots on Target
39
24
22
Shots off Target
46
25
19
Shooting Accuracy
46%
49%
54%
Chance Conversion %
9%
10%
17%
Goal Assists
11
3
4
Chances Created
49
25
20
Suarez’ impressive displays in attack for Liverpool have made him an obvious target of illegal challenges from opposing defenders. Since last January, Suarez has been fouled 43 times in the Premier League, a figure only new team-mate Charlie Adam (44) can better. Indeed, even on the opening day of the 2011/12 season, the Uruguayan was given more rough treatment by Sunderland’s backline, winning six fouls, more than any other player at the weekend.
Most Fouled Players In Premier League
Premier Lge 2011/12
Team
Fouls Won
Player
Team
Prem Lge Since Jan 28th
Suárez
Liverpool
6
Adam
Blackpool/ Liverpool
44
A Young
Man Utd
5
Suárez
Liverpool
43
Cattermole
Sunderland
4
A Young
Aston Villa/ Man Utd
42
Doyle
Wolves
4
Pennant
Stoke City
35
Dempsey
Fulham
4
Dempsey
Fulham
34
Faurlin
QPR
4
Barton
Newcastle Utd
30
Colback
Sunderland
4
Osman
Everton
29
Jones
Stoke City
4
Doyle
Wolves
29
Despite the fouls, Suarez looks set to light up the new Premier League season, as Kenny Dalglish’s reinvigorated Reds set their sights on a trophy or two.