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: 29.1% of shots at its goal are stopped before they arrive.
| League | Blocked | Shots |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Championship England | 29.1% | 12,919 |
| 2. Premier League England | 28.2% | 9,608 |
| 3. Premiership Scotland | 28% | 5,744 |
| 4. Serie A Italy | 27.1% | 9,677 |
| 5. Allsvenskan Sweden | 27% | 6,505 |
| 6. A-League Australia | 26.9% | 4,408 |
| 7. Eliteserien Norway | 26.8% | 6,541 |
| 8. Ekstraklasa Poland | 26.7% | 7,963 |
| 9. Serie B Italy | 26.4% | 9,769 |
| 10. Superliga Denmark | 26.3% | 4,922 |
| 11. Eredivisie Netherlands | 26% | 8,910 |
| 12. Premier League Russia | 25.8% | 6,469 |
| 13. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 25.8% | 8,327 |
| 14. Serie A Brazil | 25.6% | 10,308 |
| 15. K League 1 South Korea | 25.5% | 5,508 |
| 16. Super League Switzerland | 25.3% | 4,830 |
| 17. J1 League Japan | 25.2% | 7,476 |
| 18. Bundesliga Austria | 25.2% | 4,826 |
| 19. Major League Soccer United States | 25.1% | 12,388 |
| 20. Primeira Liga Portugal | 24.9% | 7,887 |
Showing the major competitions. Include every competition
League play only.