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: 27.1% of shots at its goal are stopped before they arrive.
| League | Blocked | Shots |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Premier League England | 27.1% | 9,731 |
| 2. Championship England | 26.5% | 14,179 |
| 3. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 24.3% | 5,275 |
| 4. Serie A Italy | 24% | 10,114 |
| 5. Premier League Russia | 23.4% | 5,508 |
| 6. Eliteserien Norway | 23.4% | 6,338 |
| 7. A-League Australia | 23.2% | 3,524 |
| 8. Major League Soccer United States | 22.9% | 9,142 |
| 9. Bundesliga Germany | 22.7% | 7,589 |
| 10. 2. Liga Austria | 22.7% | 4,699 |
| 11. Super League China | 22.6% | 5,644 |
| 12. Serie A Brazil | 22.5% | 9,426 |
| 13. Bundesliga Austria | 22.5% | 4,538 |
| 14. Ligue 1 France | 22.4% | 9,058 |
| 15. Primera A Colombia | 22.2% | 10,449 |
| 16. La Liga Spain | 22.2% | 9,127 |
| 17. Eredivisie Netherlands | 22.1% | 8,388 |
| 18. Liga MX Mexico | 21.7% | 8,777 |
| 19. Segunda División Spain | 21.5% | 10,571 |
| 20. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 21.5% | 8,305 |
| 21. Primeira Liga Portugal | 21.4% | 7,037 |
| 22. Ligue 2 France | 21.3% | 6,056 |
| 23. Süper Lig Türkiye | 21.2% | 7,394 |
| 24. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 20% | 4,633 |
| 25. League One England | 19.4% | 2,016 |
Showing every competition. Major competitions only
League play only.