The Premier League has a vast library of top-quality creative players, but one Nottingham Forest midfielder is starting to stand out.
When you think of the high quality creative outlets in England’s top-flight, the names of Bruno Fernandes, Florian Wirtz, and Eberechi Eze probably spring to mind.
However, Elliot Anderson is starting to make a claim to be involved in those conversations and his England colleagues have no doubt about Anderson’s quality.
The 22-year-old is one of the most talented in England, and now the data is also starting to back it up.
He has been revealed to be leading five key stats that show how impressive he has been for Nottingham Forest.
Elliot Anderson in action for Nottingham Forest
Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images
Elliot Anderson tops five creative stats in the Premier League
If you did not already know the quality that Elliot Anderson possesses simply by watching him, then the five stats that he has come out on top of will certainly inform you.
While Forest have had a mixed start to the season, Anderson has consistently performed in the opening fixtures.
The Premier League has revealed that the Forest midfielder is leading the way in multiple areas.
Stat Total PL rank
Touches 315 1st
Penalty-area entries 27 1st
Successful passes into final third 62 1st
Line breaking passes starting in opposition half 23 1st
Line breaking passes leading to a shot 5 =1st*
Stats Elliot Anderson is leading in Premier League *Joint 1st with Bruno Fernandes
MORE FOREST STORIES
Normally you would expect players such as Florian Wirtz and Bruno Fernandes to top them, but the fact Elliot Anderson is there shows the quality he is now operating at.
The Forest midfielder said there is one thing he can do to go to the next level, and it appears he is well on his way to doing so.
Lee Dixon may not remember who Elliot Anderson plays for, but he certainly won’t forget now.
However, those stats are not the only areas he is impressing in.
Elliot Anderson not far behind in four other Premier League stats
Elliot Anderson is also close to topping four other stats, and they show he has a lot more to his game.
While the stats he ranks first in are mostly creative, there are some here that show his off the ball work.
Stat Total PL rank
Successful passes in opposition half 115 2nd (Tielemans – 120)
Successful passes 213 2nd (Dunk – 215)
Duels won 26 2nd (Gakpo – 28)
Tackles won 8 2nd (Mitchell – 9)
Stats Elliot Anderson is close to leading in Premier League
When it comes to the next international break, it would not be a shock for Anderson to be topping the ones shown above.
He is extremely close to ranking first in all of them, and Nottingham Forest will be delighted to have a player of his quality in their squad.
And now members of the England camp are buzzing that Anderson is part of theirs as well.