Where do defenders throw themselves in front of most?
Share of shots that never reached the goalkeeper because a defender got in the way.
Premier League (England) blocks most: 27.4% of shots at its goal are stopped before they arrive.
| League | Blocked | Shots |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Premier League England | 27.4% | 9,759 |
| 2. Championship England | 25.8% | 12,855 |
| 3. Bundesliga Austria | 23.1% | 4,390 |
| 4. Major League Soccer United States | 22.7% | 7,839 |
| 5. Bundesliga Germany | 22.3% | 7,851 |
| 6. Eredivisie Netherlands | 22.3% | 8,251 |
| 7. Primeira Liga Portugal | 22% | 5,440 |
| 8. A-League Australia | 21.8% | 3,489 |
| 9. 2. Liga Austria | 21.7% | 2,667 |
| 10. Ligue 1 France | 21.1% | 8,662 |
| 11. Süper Lig Türkiye | 21.1% | 7,391 |
| 12. Serie A Brazil | 16.1% | 5,489 |
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