Tadic and Matías Palacios continue to stand out in the creative race, as playmakers play an increasingly important role in the ADNOC Pro League after 22 matchweeks.
The league’s numbers highlight clear tactical patterns, including possession, pressing, and build-up play, with several players shaping their teams’ attacking approach this season.
In shooting, Laba Kodjo of Al Ain leads with 87 attempts, including 37 on target, reflecting his consistent threat in front of goal. Omar Khribin of Al Wahda follows with 78 shots, confirming his key role in finishing chances.
Mohanad Ali of Dibba ranks among the top with 62 attempts, showing his importance in attack, while Yuri Cesar of Shabab Al Ahli combines shooting and creativity with 53 attempts.
In the attacking third, Dusan Tadic leads with 726 successful passes and an accuracy rate above 70 percent, underlining his role as the main playmaker for Al Wahda.
Matias Palacios of Al Ain follows closely with 724 passes and a higher accuracy of 83.6 percent, highlighting his precision under pressure.
Nicolas Gimenez of Al Wasl ranks next with 675 passes, followed by Neto of Al Bataeh with 651, reflecting the key role of midfielders in building attacks.
In duels, Soufian Bouftini of Al Wasl leads with a success rate of 69.2 percent. Yuri Matias of Ajman and Iago Azevedo dos Santos of Dibba also stand out defensively, while Abdulla Hamad of Al Wahda ranks among the most active players with 199 duels.
Among goalkeepers, Mohammed Ali of Al Wasl leads with a save rate of 73.9 percent, followed by Hamad Al Meqbaali of Shabab Al Ahli with 73.2 percent and Khalid Eisa of Al Ain with 72.7 percent, reflecting the consistent level of goalkeeping across the league.