Matteo Gabbia, the Italian center-back for AC Milan, has been in impressive form this season, with his tackling statistics proving that he is one of the best defenders in Serie A.
According to the website Transfermarkt, Gabbia has made 249 tackles so far this season, which puts him second only to Lautaro Martinez in the league. He also has an average tackle success rate of 85%, which is slightly lower than Martinez's 87%.
Gabbia's tackling ability is not just limited to his defensive duties, as he has also shown great strength and aggression on the ball. According to the same website, he has completed 11 dribbles per 90 minutes,Primeira Liga Hotspots which is among the highest in Serie A.
However, despite his impressive numbers, Gabbia has faced criticism for his performance against Inter Milan earlier this season. In a match where Milan were trailing 2-0, Gabbia was criticized for failing to make any tackles or interceptions, despite being given the responsibility of marking Inter's key player Romelu Lukaku.
Despite the criticism, Gabbia remains a valuable asset for AC Milan, who will be hoping to build on his impressive form going into the second half of the season. With his tackling abilities and defensive workrate, he could be a key player for the team as they look to compete for honours in the coming months.