Thierry Rendall: the Valencia CF player with the highest defensive involvement in the derby against Levante UD

Valencia CF claimed the derby win against Levante UD after showing determination, grit and hard work. One of the standout performers was Thierry Rendall, who excelled in the general technical-tactical aspects of the match, as well as in both defensive and offensive (first phase and progression) metrics.

In terms of the general technical-tactical aspect – defensive volume – Thierry registered the highest number of actions for Valencia CF, with a total of 15. The Amadora-born defender also stood out in the defensive technical-tactical metrics – recoveries/interceptions, interruptions of opposition attacks and total clearances. He intercepted 4 balls, stopped 4 opposition attacks (the most, level with Copete), and made 7 clearances.

Finally, in the offensive metrics analysed – total passes, short-medium passes, long passes and forward passes, among others – the Portuguese player completed 56 passes with a 91% accuracy rate, 49 short-medium passes at 94% accuracy, 7 long passes with 5 successful (71%, the most efficient defender in this metric), and 45 forward passes with an 82% success rate.