Comparing Antony’s 21-22 stats to Man Utd’s other forward options

United have been heavily linked with a move for Ajax boss Erik ten Hag to replace interim manager Ralf Rangnick and it would make sense if he’d look to bring one of Ajax’s shining lights with him to Old Trafford.

Antony has caught the eye of several top European clubs following a string of impressive performances for the Dutch side this season. Liverpool and Bayern Munich have also been linked with the Brazilian, who has won eight caps for his country.

But it’s United, who expect to lose Edinson Cavani this summer and with the futures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Anthony Martial uncertain, that would seem the obvious choice for the 22-year-old.

We’ve compared Antony’s Eredivisie stats for the 2021-22 season with the Premier League stats of United’s current forward options over the same period.

Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo – 12

Antony – 8

Marcus Rashford – 4

Jadon Sancho – 3

Edinson Cavani – 2

Anthony Elanga – 2

Anthony Martial – 1

Assists

Antony – 4

Cristiano Ronaldo – 3

Jadon Sancho – 3

Edinson Cavani – 1

Anthony Elanga – 0

Anthony Martial – 0

Minutes per goal

Cristiano Ronaldo – 159.9

Anthony Martial – 210

Antony – 217

Marcus Rashford – 234

Anthony Elanga – 274.5

Edinson Cavani – 307

Jadon Sancho – 499.6

Minutes per goal or assist

Cristiano Ronaldo – 127.9

Antony – 144.6

Marcus Rashford – 156

Edinson Cavani – 204.6

Anthony Martial – 210

Anthony Elanga – 274.5

Jadon Sancho – 299.8

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— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 23, 2022

Chances created per 90 minutes

Jadon Sancho – 2.0

Antony – 1.9

Cristiano Ronaldo – 1.0

Marcus Rashford – 0.9

Anthony Elanga – 0.7

Edinson Cavani – 0.4

Anthony Martial – N/A

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