Barcelona target Jonathan Tah lauded for passing ability

A new analysis shows one reason the Catalans are so interested

FC Barcelona are still very much interested in Jonathan Tah, despite Ronald Araujo’s contract renewal. The 29-year-old German has long been linked with a switch to Catalonia, and one big reason is his ball-playing ability.

A new statistical analysis has shown his strong stats when it comes to successful passes, dribbles, and passes into the final third.

On the other hand, they say he does not win so many duels, because he plays almost like a sweeper, and does not engage often. Instead, his strong point is in aerial duels, where his height allows him to win often.

In addition, Bayer Leverkusen have appreciated his knack for scoring the odd goal over the last two seasons.

Lastly, the price is right. He would come as a free agent.

For all those reasons, analysts say Tah would fit Barcelona’s defense “like a glove.”