The commencement of this season has proven to be a challenging journey for Sheffield Wednesday. However, amid glimpses of improvement, optimism is beginning to take root.
The team has displayed better form since the arrival of Danny Röhl, although tangible improvements in results have been limited, barring the initial triumph. Despite this, several fans have found solace in the positive signs.
In light of this optimism, we sought to examine the top-rated players thus far on the statistics website, WhoScored. While some names on the list may align with expectations, there are a couple that might raise eyebrows.
The cumulative ranking considers various factors, and our compilation encompasses every player who has featured in more than one Championship fixture during the 2023/24 season.
Let’s delve into the top 10 performers:
- Josh Windass – 6.41 Windass has participated in 11 matches for the Owls this season, boasting averages of more shots (2) and crosses (1.2) per game than any other Wednesday player with multiple appearances. He has also provided one assist.
- Michael Smith – 6.44 Smith currently leads the club in scoring with three goals, achieving this despite an average of only 0.8 shots per game. Notably, he excels in winning aerial duels (2.9 per match).
- Will Vaulks – 6.47 Although Vaulks has seen limited playing time this season, with just 400 league minutes, his high rating on WhoScored’s statistics reflects his impactful contributions when on the field.
- George Byers – 6.48 Byers boasts one of the highest pass completion rates in the Owls squad at 82.6%. Additionally, he ranks second for interceptions per game (1.5).
- Juan Delgado – 6.5 Despite split opinions on his performance this season, Delgado, often in an unfamiliar position, ranks notably high on the list. He is second only to Windass in crosses per game (1.1).
- Dominic Iorfa – 6.51 Iorfa has been a near-constant presence this season, excelling in clearances (3.3), tackles (1.9), and blocks (0.7) per game. He has become a crucial part of Röhl’s side.
- Callum Paterson – 6.53 Paterson, set to miss the next game due to suspension, is expected to return soon. He leads in aerial duel wins (3.2), is the most fouled player (1.4 per match), and ranks highly in tackles made (22 in total).
- Barry Bannan – 6.59 While not his most prolific season numerically, Bannan has made six more key passes than any other player (19 in total) and holds the second-highest pass completion rate (84%), despite averaging the most passes per match (47.4).
- Akin Famewo – 6.59 Despite spending a considerable portion of the season out of position, Famewo has accumulated impressive stats for the Owls. He leads the team in interceptions per game (2.1) and ranks third in successful dribbles (10). Moreover, only three players have completed more tackles (20).
- Di’Shon Bernard – 6.66 Widely considered the best signing of the summer, Bernard’s numbers support this claim. He not only boasts the highest average rating but also leads in tackles made (24), averages the joint third-most clearances (3.3), and is among the top three in attempted passes.
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