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.
Pro League (Saudi Arabia) catches most: 2.13 offsides per side per match.
| League | Offsides per side | Team-matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pro League Saudi Arabia | 2.13 | 592 |
| 2. Segunda División Spain | 2.07 | 888 |
| 3. Ligue 2 France | 2.06 | 602 |
| 4. Jupiler Pro League Belgium | 2.01 | 610 |
| 5. La Liga Spain | 1.99 | 724 |
| 6. Championship England | 1.91 | 1,066 |
| 7. Super League 1 Greece | 1.9 | 456 |
| 8. Super League China | 1.86 | 468 |
| 9. Premier League Russia | 1.86 | 470 |
| 10. A-League Australia | 1.85 | 308 |
| 11. Süper Lig Türkiye | 1.84 | 596 |
| 12. Bundesliga Germany | 1.81 | 594 |
| 13. Major League Soccer United States | 1.78 | 1,018 |
| 14. Premiership Scotland | 1.76 | 438 |
| 15. Bundesliga Austria | 1.76 | 366 |
| 16. 2. Bundesliga Germany | 1.76 | 574 |
| 17. Ligue 1 France | 1.75 | 566 |
| 18. Liga Profesional Argentina Argentina | 1.74 | 942 |
| 19. J1 League Japan | 1.68 | 716 |
| 20. Liga I Romania | 1.68 | 600 |
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