'Lazy' Dempsey Covers More Ground Than Any Other Fulham Player

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Dempsey proves his worth in energy


By Mirror Football in Mirror Football Blog


Published 23:35 05/11/11





Clint Dempsey knows he's not the most ­spectacular player in the Fulham team.

The recent scoring ­exploits of Andrew Johnson, emergence of Bobby Zamora as an ­England player and wing artistry of Damian Duff have tended to hog the ­headlines.

But make no mistake, Dempsey has a vital role for the Craven Cottage club and will be aiming to show it against Spurs today. The American, who mainly operates on the left of midfield, has covered more ground than any other Fulham player so far this season, with 113.2km.

He has also played as a striker for the United States and his eye for goal still shows.

Dempsey's three goals for Fulham this season have come from 30 ­attempts at goal with 63 per cent on target, and he has also contributed three assists.

The 28-year-old is now sixth in the EA SPORTS Player ­Performance Index for efforts on goal.

Dempsey has also been supporting his defence, making 20 interceptions and winning 74 per cent of 19 tackles attempted this season.

Tottenham's Gareth Bale is the fastest rising player in the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index, moving up 108 places to 43rd after his double against QPR last Sunday.

Bale has now scored three times from his 27 shots on goal.

The Wales winger has also provided 26­ ­dribbles and 22 crosses for Spurs this season, and covered more ground than any other player against QPR (11.9 km).



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