On january 2017 · WhoScored
Carlos Cuéllar didn't go unnoticed on the Premier League. The centre back from Madrid played for several English clubs during six seasons (four at Aston Villa and two at Sunderland). His adaptation to the tournament was total. He came on season 2008-09 and played his last match on season 13-14. During that period he stood out for his efficiency and forcefulness. The article from 'WhoScored.com' might be a good evidence of this.
Jonathan Wilson's article focuses on the increasing number of goals scored this season. In general lines, there has been a change in the game style of the teams that is also reflected on defensive strategies. The profile of the centre backs has changed and Carlos Cuéllar appears as a protagonist in that past year's comparative analysis.
Cuéllar was the centre back with the most amount of tackles per match during Premier League 09-10 (3.7) and 11-12 (3.8). Numbers that are very far from Otamendi's, who is the leader in this case right now with 3.0 on season 15-16 and 2.5 per match in the current campaign.
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