West Ham Player Analysis Review: Holding Midfielders

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IPSWICH, ENGLAND – JULY 28: Pedro Obiang of West Ham United during the pre-season friendly match between Ipswich Town and West Ham United at Portman Road on July 28, 2018 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) /

Pedro Obiang 2/10

The lowest yet to be ranked, Pedro Obiang is coming in at a staggeringly low 2/10 for his two performances this season. West Ham’s holding midfield has been a mess so far and he has only played 26 minutes of Premier League action, not able to win a spot in the starting XI.

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In his 26 minutes of relief time against Wolves for Jack Wilshere, Obiang was 100% on tackles winning both that he attempted. This is his calling card and most desirable skill. When he’s on his game Obiang is a tackling machine, it’s what endeared fans to him two seasons ago (when he won 89% of his tackles), but that has been lacking so far this season.

Along with his sub appearance against Wolves Obiang was a starter for West Ham against Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup. He took a foul early which gave the opposition a dangerous chance against and was subbed at halftime for Anderson. Wimbledon was down to ten men but Obiang couldn’t seem to get anything going against a man down League One side.

Obiang wanted to leave West Ham this offseason to return to Sampdoria in Serie A in Italy, if he keeps up this form he’ll be gone before long.

Season Stats:

Games: 1
Goals: 0
Shots: 2
Tackles: 2 (100% success)
Blocked Shots: 1
Interceptions: 0
Clearances: 0 (0 headed)
Recoveries: 2
Duels: 2-4
50/50s: 0
Aerial Battles: 0-3
Errors Leading to Goal: 0
Passes: 20
Through Balls: 0
Accurate Long Balls: 1