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Europe’s Highest-Rated Defender Statistically
In France, his form has been vastly improved. In fact, as of 8 January 2025, Kehrer has been statistically the joint-best centre-back across Europe’s top five leagues this season. Indeed, he has managed a 7.2 average score in Ligue 1 this term.
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Perhaps what has been key for the German has been stability. While at West Ham he often had to play at right-back and centre-back, the 28-year-old has played centrally in every game for Monaco this term. At time of writing, he has three goals to his name, in 21 appearances across all competitions.
He has started all but three Ligue 1 games, losing on only three occasions. As such, his current club are third in the league. Kehrer’s improved form is also highlighted in that he has worn the captain’s armband 10 times this term.
His best performance arguably came in a 3-0 away win at Auxerre in September. Not only did he help his team pick up three points and keep a clean sheet, but he also got his name on the score sheet. What’s more, he finished the game with four clearances, four tackles, while also winning 5/5 ground duels, and 3/4 aerial duels in a fine display which earned him an 8.3 SofaScore rating.
And when compared to other Ligue 1 central defenders this season, it’s easy to see just how good he has been. Indeed, the Monaco man has the highest number of clean sheets (6), and goals scored (2), he also ranks highly (5th) in terms of ball recoveries per game. His average score is also the best in the division, standing at 7.28 – even higher than the 7.2 average WhoScored have awarded him with.
All in all, it’s been a fantastic season for the defender who flopped at West Ham. It just goes to show how important the right environment can be for a footballer.
Stats via SofaScore, WhoScored, and Transfermarkt – as of 08/01/25.
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