Real Madrid best defensive player so far revealed by stats -- he's not a defender

Aurelien Tchouameni has been Real Madrid's best player in defence after the first handful of games of the season.

Stats show the Frenchman is the best at Real Madrid in terms of tackles won, and interceptions.

Tchouameni wins 2.6 tackles and makes 2 interceptions per game. He also averages 2.4 clearances per match - more than any Madrid player.

The 22-year-old has not been bad in the final third either. The midfielder manages 1.6 key passes and 0.8 dribbles per game. Plus he already has 2 assists from his first five league games.

His passing accuracy stands at a respectable 92%.

Real Madrid spent €100m to sign Tchouameni from Monaco this summer. With every passing game, it's looking like money well spent.

Source: Whoscored