Elga’s crossing capacity sits near the top of the scale, a significant property for any team dependent on width and distribution.
For comparison, any of the viers of Newcastle – Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barns or Anthony Gordon – an average has more than 4.85 crosses per 90 minutes, while Langa’s average is 6.65.
His progressive carry – how often he leads the ball to the target – exposes his directness and desire to take defenders, who added dynamics to the forest attack.
Even its goal-dear-shot ratio reflects a sharpness in front of the target which is rare among the wings.
For Newcastle, this number represents all the things they need: speed, efficiency and creativity in the last third.
Alanga, who can play wide or centrally, fits a player’s profile that can unlock the rescue in both home and Europe.
