Jordan Ayew is a player of Leicester City
Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew, has been revealed as the most-fouled player in the Premier League since 2020.
The former Crystal Palace forward tops the list shared by The Sun Football ahead of more high-profile names like Bukayo Saka, highlighting his underrated influence and the physical challenges he faces week in, week out.
Since the start of 2020, Ayew has been fouled a staggering 356 times, placing him at the top of the league’s most-fouled list. above some of the division’s biggest names.
Trailing closely behind are Aston Villa captain John McGinn with 354 fouls, and Leicester City’s creative force James Maddison, fouled 337 times. Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães and Manchester City’s Jack Grealish round out the top five, with 325 and 309 fouls, respectively.
Perhaps the most surprising detail is Bukayo Saka’s position, sixth on the list with 292 fouls.
Known for his quick feet and fearless style of play, the Arsenal star often draws heavy challenges from defenders, a trend that has sparked ongoing debates about player protection in the league.
Meanwhile, Wilfried Zaha, long considered one of the most fouled players in English football, ranks seventh with 266 fouls, a testament to how much physical attention the league’s attacking threats continue to receive.
These stats highlight not only the skill and danger posed by these players but also the intense physical demands placed on them each week in the Premier League.
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