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: 30.7% of shots at its goal are stopped before they arrive.
| League | Blocked | Shots |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Championship England | 30.7% | 13,208 |
| 2. League Two England | 30.2% | 12,889 |
| 3. Premiership Scotland | 29.3% | 5,790 |
| 4. League One England | 29% | 12,580 |
| 5. Ekstraklasa Poland | 28.9% | 8,361 |
| 6. Premier League England | 28.8% | 9,851 |
| 7. Allsvenskan Sweden | 28.8% | 6,510 |
| 8. Premier Division Ireland | 28.4% | 4,307 |
| 9. Serie B Italy | 28.2% | 9,934 |
| 10. Eliteserien Norway | 28.1% | 6,095 |
| 11. Superettan Sweden | 27.8% | 2,794 |
| 12. J1 League Japan | 27.8% | 9,973 |
| 13. Bundesliga Germany | 27.6% | 8,014 |
| 14. Super Liga Slovakia | 27.5% | 4,997 |
| 15. Eredivisie Netherlands | 27.4% | 8,438 |
| 16. A-League Australia | 27.4% | 4,928 |
| 17. Serie A Italy | 27.3% | 9,192 |
| 18. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 27.2% | 8,338 |
| 19. NB I Hungary | 27.1% | 3,310 |
| 20. 3. Liga Germany | 27.1% | 5,389 |
| 21. NWSL Women United States | 26.9% | 4,479 |
| 22. Premier League Russia | 26.8% | 6,326 |
| 23. Czech Liga Czechia | 26.7% | 6,954 |
| 24. Premier League Ukraine | 26.6% | 2,492 |
| 25. HNL Croatia | 26.6% | 4,003 |
| 26. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 26.5% | 8,322 |
| 27. FA WSL England | 26.5% | 2,738 |
| 28. Superliga Denmark | 26.4% | 5,078 |
| 29. Liga I Romania | 26.3% | 7,851 |
| 30. Eerste Divisie Netherlands | 26.2% | 10,170 |
| 31. Ligue 1 France | 26.2% | 7,677 |
| 32. Super League Switzerland | 26% | 6,271 |
| 33. Major League Soccer United States | 25.8% | 13,751 |
| 34. Serie A Brazil | 25.7% | 10,133 |
| 35. Challenger Pro League Belgium | 25.7% | 5,629 |
| 36. Ligue 2 France | 25.6% | 7,309 |
| 37. La Liga Spain | 25.6% | 9,033 |
| 38. Bundesliga Austria | 25.5% | 4,789 |
| 39. Serie A Women Italy | 25.3% | 3,079 |
| 40. Canadian Premier League Canada | 25.3% | 2,763 |
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