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At Barcelona in recent years, Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been a puzzling case. The former Gladbach superstar has had a difficult couple of years at Camp Nou despite consistently being one of the best goalkeepers in German league.
As a result of his performance last season, he was even considered one of the worst goalkeepers in La Liga. To put things in perspective, the German’s save percentage ratio from the previous season just over 70% is insignificant in light of Thibaut Courtois’s 76% mark from the 2021–2022 season.
Ter Stegen had even been ranked as the second-worst goalkeeper in La Liga last season by Statsbomb’s OBV criteria, which gauge the influence of the player in each action.
But during the past few weeks, there has been a noticeable change in the dynamics of ter Stegen’s performances.
The German international has been playing very consistently and has assisted Barcelona this season in accumulating points. The goalkeeper has amassed an unbelievable save percentage rate of 92% in the four games he has played so far this season, supporting his performances with data as well.
The Barcelona goalkeeper has faced a total of 13 efforts on goal throughout those games, saving 12 of them. Ter Stegen is an accomplished German international who has won three clean sheets in a row. His most recent came on Saturday against Sevilla.
Ter Stegen is the best-performing goalkeeper in La Liga this season according to the same Statsbomb OBV measures, which place him at a +0.6 rating based on his performances.
For Barcelona supporters, Ter Stegen’s return to form is a breath of fresh air. Much of the credit for Xavi’s persistence with the German international and assistance in regaining his confidence before the new season belongs to him as well.
The current form of the former Gladbach starlet puts Barcelona in a solid position to contend with Real Madrid for the La Liga title this season.
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