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Jack Flintham

Surprise Manchester United player named as Premier League's best passer in 2022/23 season

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof was the most accurate passer in this season's Premier League.

Lindelof scored an impressive pass completion percentage of 93.1 per cent in his matches played. This equated to 866 completed passes out of 930 attempted, according to FBREF.com.

Manuel Akanji and John Stones finished just behind the Swede on 93 per cent while City's Ruben Dias and Rodri rounded out the top five on 92.7 per cent and 91.2 per cent respectively. United's next qualifying pass completer was Lisandro Martinez who found himself down in 29th with a pass completion percentage of 87 per cent.

To qualify for the final list, a player must have played on average at least 30 minutes per game their team played in the competition.

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While this stat is not going to win any awards at the end of the season, it may give manager Erik ten Hag something to think about in the summer. From what we have seen from United this campaign, the Reds look determined to play out from the back if they can.

In his 20 Premier League appearances this season, Lindelof has proven he can adapt to this style which Ten Hag is wanting to implement but it will be interesting to see if he is trusted moving forward by the Dutchman.

Top 10 pass completion percentages in the Premier League

1. Victor Lindelof (Manchester United) - 93.1%

2. Manuel Akanji (Manchester City) - 93%

2. John Stones (Manchester City) - 93%

4. Ruben Dias (Manchester City) - 92.7%

5. Rodri (Manchester City) - 91.2%

6. Daniel Amartey (Leicester City) - 91.1%

7. William Saliba (Arsenal) - 91%

8. Thiago Silva (Chelsea) - 90.9%

9. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) - 90.5%

10. Nathan Ake (Manchester City) - 90.4%

A Manchester Evening News special souvenir edition - Fergie's First - charts United's 1992/93 title-winning campaign and you can get your hands on one here

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