Daniel Ayala (central defender)
25-year-old Spanish centreback Ayala, a January 2014 signing from Norwich for around £300,000 first came to prominence in England when signing for Liverpool from Sevilla’s third grade side. He made only five appearances for the Reds, the majority of his football, 95 appearances, being at Middlesbrough.
During his time on Teesside, the Spaniard has scored 11 goals, including three this season and has played an essential part in helping Boro back to the Premier League. The Spaniard has featured in 35 games this season, starting 34 and appearing off the bench once.
This season Ayala has put up the following per 90 numbers
- Tackles – 1.9
- Defensive interceptions – 3.6
- Defensive clearances – 6.6
- Blocks – 1.5
Total defensive actions per 90 – 13.6
- 0.7 losses of possession
- Headed duels – 4.2
- Goals – 3 (total for the season)
Finally, last up is Boro’s goalkeeper, a 74-rated last line of defence with 77 handling allied to 78 reflexes.
