Where do defenders throw themselves in front of most?
Share of shots that never reached the goalkeeper because a defender got in the way.
Championship (England) blocks most: 27% of shots at its goal are stopped before they arrive.
| League | Blocked | Shots |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Championship England | 27% | 14,185 |
| 2. Premier League England | 26.9% | 9,633 |
| 3. A-League Australia | 25.7% | 3,701 |
| 4. Premier League Russia | 25.3% | 6,186 |
| 5. Serie A Italy | 25% | 10,543 |
| 6. Ligue 1 France | 24.6% | 9,398 |
| 7. Eliteserien Norway | 24.3% | 5,945 |
| 8. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 24.1% | 8,278 |
| 9. J1 League Japan | 24% | 7,916 |
| 10. Serie A Brazil | 23.8% | 9,552 |
| 11. Segunda División Spain | 23.7% | 10,257 |
| 12. Allsvenskan Sweden | 23.6% | 6,354 |
| 13. Bundesliga Germany | 23.5% | 8,303 |
| 14. Bundesliga Austria | 23.4% | 4,995 |
| 15. Eredivisie Netherlands | 23.4% | 8,515 |
| 16. Primeira Liga Portugal | 23.3% | 7,668 |
| 17. La Liga Spain | 23.3% | 9,146 |
| 18. Major League Soccer United States | 23.1% | 10,805 |
| 19. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 22.3% | 6,238 |
| 20. Liga MX Mexico | 22.3% | 8,832 |
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League play only.