22-year-old Barcelona midfielder’s UCL statistics show how essential he will be tonight against Inter Milan | OneFootball

There are several FC Barcelona players whose performances have been crucial in helping the Blaugrana team enjoy so much success in this 2024-25 season.

The cases of forwards like Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Lamine Yamal are quite obvious, while Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde, Inigo Martinez, and Alejandro Balde are also getting a lot of credit for their contribution in the defence.

Pedri remains essential for Hansi Flick

Still, the most important player for Hansi Flick’s team is still Pedri, whose unique qualities in the midfield are almost essential for this team to work.

Thus, the Canarian will once again be key for his side in tonight’s match against Inter Milan, and as SPORT has reported, his statistics so far in the UEFA Champions League leave little doubt that he will be one of the influential players on the pitch.

Incredible UCL statistics

The Canary Islander is the player who covers the most distance on the pitch in the entire Barcelona team, as his 114.7 km covered is more than the distance covered by other players like Jules Kounde (109.1 km) or Raphinha (102 km). Pedri also has a top speed of 31.4 km/h.

Barcelona players Pedri and Jules Kounde. [Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images]

His performance on the ball is even better, as he has completed 89% of his attempted passes. This number becomes even more impressive when seen against the backdrop of Pedri’s role on the pitch, as he has to attempt a lot of risky passes to create chances for his team.

Meanwhile, his defensive contributions have also been immense. He has made 49 ball recoveries in this edition of the UCL, while committing only 2 fouls.

With these performances, Pedri is already being seen as a contender for the next Ballon d’Or award. However, for now, he will have to focus on the match ahead, and hopefully, he will be able to help his team advance to the final of the competition.