Rafael Leao has faced criticism from fans and media this season, but his performance statistics paint a different picture.
According to recent data, only Vinicius Junior, Son Heung-min, and Leroy Sané have better attacking stats than the Milan star so far this season.
Despite some criticism, Leao has made significant contributions to AC Milan’s performance. He recently scored his first Serie A goal since September, bringing his total to nine goals in 32 games across all competitions this season, alongside seven assists.
While there have been concerns about his goal-scoring record, Leao’s overall impact cannot be overlooked. His seven assists in Serie A matches alone have contributed to a total of 16 goals for AC Milan. In fact, according to Milannews, only three left wingers in Europe’s top five leagues have been as decisive as Leao this season.
The Italian media highlighted that only Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Son Heung-min (Tottenham), and Leroy Sané have superior attacking statistics to Leao in the 2023-24 season. This underscores the significant role Leao has played in AC Milan’s campaign.
Leao (goal/assist): 9/7 (16 – one goal or assist every 141 minutes)
Mudrik: 4/3: (7 – 1G/A 160 min)
Vinicius: 12/7 (19 – 1G/A 102 min)
Coman: 5/3 (8 – 1G/A 204 min)
Luis Diaz: 10/5 (15 – 1G/A 156 min)
Dembélé: 1/10 (11 – 1G/A 171 min)
Son: 12/6 (18 – 1G/A 102 min)
Doku: 4/6 (10- 1G/A 145 min)
Rashford: 5/5 (10 – 1G/A 203 min)
Martinelli: 7/4 (11 – 1G/A 198 min)
Garnacho: 7/3 (10 – 1G/A 224 min)
Chiesa: 6/2 (8 – 1G/A 177 min)
F. Torres: 11/4 (15 – 1G/A 111 min)
Sané: 9/12 (21 – 1G/A 124 min)
