No Flamini Or Gerrard: Top 5 Premier League Midfielders Averaging The Most Tackles Per Game

After 11 Premier League games, here are the division’s top tacklers in terms of average tackles per game. Surprisingly, there is no Mathieu Flamini or Steven Gerrard, but have a look who makes the cut.

1) Lucas Leiva – Liverpool

The Brazilian may not be the most typical south American player in the Premier League,  but he does his job brilliantly. He sits in the middle of the pitch and picks things apart before releasing the ball to a team-mate.

He has made 50 tackles so far this season, which averages out to 5.6 per appearance.

2) Aaron Ramsey – Arsenal

The Wales international has been a revelation this term and as well as scoring 11 goals he has proved himself as a warrior in defence.

He has made 53 tackles so far, which averages out to 4.8 per game.

3) Karim El Ahmadi

The Villa man is now an established Premier League player and he is one of the most effective anchormen in the division.

The Moroccan has made 43 tackles, which averages out to 4.3 per appearance.

4) Mile Jedinak – Crystal Palace

The Palace midfielder is having a good season in terms of individual performances, even if the Eagles are sat rock bottom of the topflight.

He has made 44 tackles, which averages out to four per game.

5) Morgan Schneiderlin – Southampton

Southampton are flying this season, and a huge reason for that is the French midfielder. He has made 43 tackles so far, which averages out to 3.9 per game.