Newcastle United defender compares well with Tottenham star.
Lascelles has had a tremendous season for Newcastle, where his performances have seen him touted for an England call-up.
One player who will be going to the World Cup, with Colombia, is Tottenham’s £42 million record signing Davinson Sanchez.
Sanchez could be teaming up with Lascelles next season if Tottenham get their man.
The two players compare evenly, with Newcastle centre-back Lascelles coming out on top in several key categories.
| Team | Won Tackles | Interceptions | Ball Recoveries | Aerial Duels Won | Shots Blocked | Effective Clearances | Appearances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davinson Sánchez | Tottenham | 22 | 32 | 133 | 63 | 7 | 123 | 25 |
| Jamaal Lascelles | Newcastle | 12 | 22 | 137 | 95 | 21 | 176 | 26 |
Davinson Sanchez has managed more tackles and interceptions, but Lacelles has been far more dominant aerially, winning 32 more headers.
He has also managed 51 more clearances than Sanchez, proving to be a dominant figure at the back for Rafa Benitez’s side.
It’s easy to see why Tottenham would want to sign the former Nottingham Forest talent, who could take his game to an even higher level at Spurs.
Yet at the same time, Sanchez compares so well to Sanchez, that Newcastle are entitled to demand a huge fee for his services.
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