Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is statistically the best in Europe when it comes to winning the ball back via interceptions high up the pitch. Rather than sit of opponents until they cross the halfway line, the Bayern man is regularly getting into position to intercept much quicker and therefore taking back possession for his team much closer to goal. Thiago Alcantara has won 25 interceptions in the opposition's half this season, more than any other player in Europe's top 5...
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