Aaron Wan-Bissaka is widely regarded as one of the best slide tacklers in the Premier League.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (20) in his first 8 Premier League appearances:
• 40 clearances
• 33 tackles won
• 19 interceptions
• 15 take-ons completed
• 4 chances created
• 1 assistAn all-action Right-Back showing plenty of potential ??? #cpfc pic.twitter.com/hbcPIUQquf
— Premier League Panel (@PremLeaguePanel) August 13, 2018
Wan-Bissaka’s tackles are characterized by exceptional timing and precision as he often wins the ball cleanly without conceding fouls.
While other players like Ricardo Pereira (Leicester City), Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City), and Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante are also exceptional tacklers, Wan-Bissaka’s consistency, technique, and defensive importance to Manchester United arguably places him at the top when it comes to one-on-one tackling.
Ultimately, whether Wan-Bissaka is the absolute best can be subjective, but he certainly ranks among the elite slide tacklers in the Premier League.
Watch some of best and successful Wan-Bissaka tackles.
Photo: Alvaro Medranda/Icon Sport via Getty Images