ISL 2017: 4 stats that show Dimitar Berbatov is Kerala Blasters' best player

Ability to dictate the play

Even when marked heavily, Berbatov has come out on top, on most occasions. (Photo: ISL)

Dimitar Berbatov had played as a centre-forward throughout his career. However, the 38-year-old has taken a deeper role for Kerala Blasters in ISL 2017. The Bulgarian is the creator in chief for the Kerala Blasters and he is frequently seen taking the ball from Kerala’s defenders to help the Blasters build out from the back.

He has attempted 150 passes, at an average of 50 passes per game. The impressive aspect from his passing stats is that the Bulgarian has attempted and completed the most number of passes in the final third, helping Kerala Blasters penetrate the opposition defences.