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: 28.2% of shots at its goal are stopped before they arrive.
| League | Blocked | Shots |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Championship England | 28.2% | 13,657 |
| 2. A-League Australia | 27.5% | 4,145 |
| 3. Premier League England | 27.4% | 9,397 |
| 4. Superliga Denmark | 26.4% | 6,025 |
| 5. Serie A Italy | 25.7% | 10,872 |
| 6. Premier League Russia | 25.2% | 6,620 |
| 7. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 25.1% | 8,281 |
| 8. Serie B Italy | 25% | 10,210 |
| 9. Eliteserien Norway | 25% | 6,135 |
| 10. Super League China | 24.4% | 5,977 |
| 11. Serie A Brazil | 24.1% | 9,624 |
| 12. Allsvenskan Sweden | 24.1% | 6,348 |
| 13. Major League Soccer United States | 23.9% | 11,470 |
| 14. Eredivisie Netherlands | 23.8% | 6,273 |
| 15. Segunda División Spain | 23.6% | 10,485 |
| 16. La Liga Spain | 23.6% | 8,593 |
| 17. Primeira Liga Portugal | 23.5% | 7,234 |
| 18. Super League Switzerland | 23.1% | 5,017 |
| 19. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 23% | 6,727 |
| 20. Ligue 1 France | 22.9% | 6,790 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
League play only.