Where do defenders throw themselves in front of most?
Share of shots that never reached the goalkeeper because a defender got in the way.
Premiership (Scotland) blocks most: 28.3% of shots at its goal are stopped before they arrive.
| League | Blocked | Shots |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Premiership Scotland | 28.3% | 5,322 |
| 2. Championship England | 27.4% | 12,467 |
| 3. A-League Australia | 27.1% | 4,239 |
| 4. Premier League England | 27% | 9,199 |
| 5. K League 1 South Korea | 26.6% | 3,674 |
| 6. Eliteserien Norway | 26.6% | 6,246 |
| 7. J1 League Japan | 26.3% | 7,980 |
| 8. Allsvenskan Sweden | 26.1% | 6,374 |
| 9. Serie A Italy | 26.1% | 9,488 |
| 10. Serie B Italy | 26% | 10,109 |
| 11. Superliga Denmark | 25.6% | 4,657 |
| 12. Major League Soccer United States | 25.5% | 7,969 |
| 13. Premier League Russia | 25% | 6,277 |
| 14. Serie A Brazil | 24.3% | 9,539 |
| 15. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 24.1% | 7,789 |
| 16. Eredivisie Netherlands | 24.1% | 7,979 |
| 17. Super League Switzerland | 23.9% | 4,846 |
| 18. Bundesliga Germany | 23.9% | 7,625 |
| 19. Super League China | 23.9% | 3,752 |
| 20. Ligue 1 France | 23.8% | 8,931 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
League play only.