Unlike Minteh who primarily operates down the right channel, Philogene is more comfortable playing down the left flank, which is arguably more of a problem area for the Merseysiders heading into next season.
Everton only really have Dwight McNeil in this position to call upon, after Lewis Dobbin’s surprise exit to Aston Villa, with the Toffees already bolstering down the right wing this window with the return of Jack Harrison on another season-long loan deal from Leeds United.
Philogene’s FBRef stats from the last year vs Minteh’s |
Stat – per 90 mins |
Philogene |
Minteh |
Shots total |
3.69 |
3.46 |
Shot-creating actions |
4.04 |
5.81 |
Progressive passes |
2.73 |
2.47 |
Progressive carries |
4.88 |
7.85 |
Successful take-ons |
2.79 |
3.65 |
Touches in attacking penalty area |
5.77 |
9.89 |
Progressive passes received |
10.78 |
16.32 |
Stats by FBRef |
Looking at the table above, one could argue that Minteh, the current Hull winger, has proven he can be exciting and daring in a far more difficult division in the Championship, compared to his counterpart’s exploits out on loan in the Eredivisie with Feyenoord. This is despite the fact that Minteh does blow Philogene out of the water in many of their comparative attacking statistics over the last year.
A greater value for Everton’s money, Philogene’s stellar 12-goal output for the Tigers actually surpasses Minteh’s 11 goals for the entire season. Dyche and Co. are apparently considering a £16 million move for Philogene, while Minteh is valued at £30 million.
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