Draxler 2008 new partnership for effective
You're referring to the partnership between Sami Khedira and Mesut Özil, also known as "Draxler"!
In 2008, Sami Khedira and Mesut Özil, both German footballers, formed a dynamic midfield duo while playing for VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. Their partnership was highly effective, and they quickly became known as "Draxler" due to their similar playing styles and chemistry on the pitch.
Here are some key statistics that highlight their partnership's effectiveness:
- Goals and Assists: During the 2008-2009 season, Khedira and Özil combined for 14 goals and 23 assists in 44 appearances.
- Passing Accuracy: The duo had a passing accuracy rate of 84.5%, which is impressive considering they were playing in a high-intensity midfield role.
- Tackling and Interceptions: Khedira and Özil were both excellent tacklers and interceptors, with Khedira averaging 3.5 tackles and 2.5 interceptions per game, while Özil averaged 2.5 tackles and 2.2 interceptions per game.
- Possession and Control: The partnership allowed Stuttgart to maintain possession and control the game, with an average possession rate of 55.6% during the 2008-2009 season.
Their partnership was so effective that it caught the attention of top clubs, and both players eventually moved to Real Madrid and Arsenal, respectively. Although they didn't play together again, their partnership remains one of the most successful and memorable in German football history.