One of Milan's most rapidly rising players in recent outings is Strahinja Pavlovic, who is also backed by some very interesting numbers worth analyzing.
The Serbian center-back has showcased his qualities, until now, rather hidden, and has earned a starting spot in Sérgio Conceição's hierarchy, at least for the time being.
In the derby against Inter, he perhaps best embodied his growth, standing his ground and deciding not to leave Milanello despite several offers. He handled Inter’s attackers as best as possible, and San Siro was thoroughly impressed.
But can we already consider Strahinja Pavlovic one of the best in Serie A?
According to data provided by 'Sofascore,' beyond his 13 appearancesة which place him 54th in the league, other statistics stand out. In terms of goals and assists, with one of each, he ranks 10th among central defenders in the league. He is also in the top ten for tackles won (2 per game on average, ranking 6th), big chances created (2nd), key passes (7th), and overall rating (4th). There is room for improvement in duels won (14th), but the path he is on is promising. The Serbian is on his way to becoming one of the top defenders, as relayed via PianetaMilan.it.
