Which defences hold the highest line?
Offsides per side per match — the closest the record comes to measuring how far up a defence dares to stand.
La Liga (Spain) catches most: 2.28 offsides per side per match.
| League | Offsides per side | Team-matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. La Liga Spain | 2.28 | 432 |
| 2. Ligue 2 France | 2.21 | 372 |
| 3. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.99 | 252 |
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