Tous les Articles écrits sur Samir Handanovic sur WhoScored.com RSS

Stats Study: Why Alisson and Oblak are pipped to pole in top goalkeeper ratings

by
Stats Study: Why Alisson and Oblak are pipped to pole in top goalkeeper ratings Having entered a new transfer window, it’s fair to say that goalkeepers took centre stage in the previous one, with three of the most expensive fees over the summer spent on the last line of defence.Alisson’s arrival at Liverpool broke the record for a shot stopper, only for Chelsea to s...

Barcelona sensation lands individual Champions League accolade

by
Barcelona sensation lands individual Champions League accolade We’re down from 32 to 16 teams in the Champions League following the culmination of Wednesday’s matches. Here, using our unique rating system, we run through the best-rated XI from the group stages.Goalkeeper - Samir Handanovic (Inter) 7.36 ratingInter may have crashed out of the Champio...

Six of the Best: Penalty Saving Shotstoppers

by
Six of the Best: Penalty Saving Shotstoppers When it comes to penalties, the taker is always the man under pressure. Goalkeepers are often exempt from critique in these situations, but when they deny an opponent from the spot, they are deemed the hero. Indeed, some goalkeepers are better at denying opponents from the spot than others, with Sim...

Team Focus: Shape-Shifters Inter Not Pretty but Efficient and Improving

by
Team Focus: Shape-Shifters Inter Not Pretty but Efficient and Improving At the end of the `70s and through the `80s, Inter’s badge featured a Biscione: the snake that has been a symbol of the city of Milan ever since the House of Visconti rose to prominence in the Middle Ages. Under Roberto Mancini, a more appropriate spirit animal would be the chameleon. In 15 ga...

Player Focus: 4 Key Battles Ahead of the Weekend's Euro Qualifiers

by
Player Focus: 4 Key Battles Ahead of the Weekend's Euro Qualifiers The culmination of the domestic season meant a return for international football. The Copa America began in the wee hours of Friday morning, with Chile securing a 2-0 win over Ecuador in their bid to secure glory this summer. Across the Atlantic, meanwhile, European qualifiers start again as teams s...

Udinese-Juventus: The Key Men In Black and White

by
Udinese-Juventus: The Key Men In Black and White Udinese are a rarity in Serie A, an organised club with a clear plan of what they want to achieve and how they intend to do it. They believe in young players, giving them the playing time and coaching needed to thrive while also providing a stable and calm environment, away from the pressures of the...