Statistics

2023/24 rankings: Which players won the most duels?

24 May 2024

Find out which players came out in top in their 50/50 contests this season

After an enthralling Premier League season, we have analysed the key stats powered by Oracle and will show you in a series of articles revealing which players have run furthest or fastest, had the most shots or displayed ruthlessness in front of goal over the course of the last 10 months, not only overall but at each of the 20 clubs.

Duels won

Given the fine margins in the Premier League, players who win 50/50 contests can be decisive figures. So who repeatedly came out on top?

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes showed his combative qualities by winning the most duels across the season, with 285.

There will be little surprise to see Fulham's tough-tackling midfielder Joao Palhinha also in the top three, but eyebrows are possibly raised at the fact that the Portuguese was eclipsed by West Ham United winger Mohammed Kudus, who is in second spot.

Top 10 for most duels won

Player	Club	Duels won
Bruno Guimaraes	Newcastle	285
Mohammed Kudus	West Ham	279
Joao Palhinha	Fulham	259
Jordan Ayew	Crystal Palace	244
James Tarkowski	Everton	242
Lucas Paqueta	West Ham	237
Carlton Morris	Luton	222
Vinicius Souza	Sheff Utd	220
Conor Gallagher	Chelsea	212
Joao Gomes	Wolves	210

Top players for most duels won at other clubs

Player	Club	Duels won
Bukayo Saka	Arsenal	207
John McGinn	Aston Villa	191
Dominic Solanke	Bournemouth	204
Ethan Pinnock	Brentford	165
Joao Pedro	Brighton	175
Dara O'Shea	Burnley	182
Alexis Mac Allister	Liverpool	195
Virgil van Dijk	Liverpool	195
Rodri	Man City	201
Diogo Dalot	Man Utd	158
Morgan Gibbs-White	Nott'm Forest	197
Cristian Romero	Spurs	183