Clean Sheet
Statistics & ScoringWhen a team (and specifically the goalkeeper) prevents the opponent from scoring any goals during a match.
Related Terms in Statistics & Scoring
Heatmap
A visual representation of data showing where on the pitch a player spent the most time or had the most touches.
Possession %
The percentage of time one team controls the ball relative to the total active play time.
Successful Take-on
A statistic credited when an attacking player successfully dribbles past a defender.
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