Tanganga

[FTPE]

Defender Season Comparison – Defensive & Passing Profile


Japhet Tanganga (Millwall, 24/25)
Strengths:

• Very durable (40 games, 3,552 mins)
• Strong defensive duels (37 tackles won, 36 INT)
• Aerial solidity (63.7%)
• Passing: decent medium range (87.9%)
• Progressive passes: 83 total, respectable given Millwall’s style

Weaknesses:

• Overall pass accuracy lowest here (77.3%)
• Long passing weak (53.7%)
• Few creative passes: just 5 key passes, 8 passes into penalty area
• Negative value on xA (underperformed passing creativity)
• Limited attacking outlet

Jack Robinson (Sheff Utd, 24/25)
Strengths:

• Big on/off impact (+17 GD)
• Passing: high accuracy (82.5% overall, 94% short, 90% medium)
• Reliable in buildup: 88 progressive passes
• Carries high volume (97 final third entries)

Weaknesses:

• Discipline: 9 yellows, 2 OGs
• Long passing shaky (50.4%)
• Low creative threat (10 key passes, only 1 pass into penalty area)
• More of a recycler than a progressive distributor

Ben Mee (Brentford, 22/23)
Strengths:

• Veteran presence, strong influence (+16 GD, +9.2 xG)
• Pass accuracy respectable (76.5% overall, 85.4% short, 82.7% medium)
• Reliable long passer (53.5%)
• Some progressive intent: 84 progressive passes
• Composed: 1 assist, 8 key passes

Weaknesses:

• Lowest completion rate of the four (76.5%)
• Passing distribution safe, rarely line-breaking
• Creativity limited (only 7 passes into penalty area)
• Big aerial volume but only 57.2% success

Bobby Thomas (Coventry, 24/25)
Strengths:

• Ever-present (38 games, 3,334 mins)
• Best aerial record (66.5%)
• Balanced defender: 38 INT, 32 tackles won
• Strong passing stats: 81.7% overall, 89–90% short/medium
• Most progressive: 132 progressive passes (highest of group)
• Enters attacking third a lot (139 entries)

Weaknesses:

• Slightly more turnovers due to risk-taking (long passing 46.0%)
• Accuracy lower than Robinson when pressed
• Some discipline issues: 22 fouls, 1 OG
• Creative passing not sharp (only 7 key passes despite high progressions)

Passing Rankings:

• Most Progressive: Bobby Thomas (132 progressive passes, highest of group)
• Most Accurate: Jack Robinson (82.5% overall, elite short/medium)
• Best Long Passing: Ben Mee (53.5%, consistent outlet)
• Weakest Passing Profile: Japhet Tanganga (low accuracy, poor long passing, limited creativity)

Thats class cheers.
I suppose it depends on partnerships and whether Selles wants a ball winner and a ball player separately. An all-rounder is way out of our price range. You dont get Prime JOC's for under £20m anymore.

 

[Alex Cheeseright]

London or Sheffield?

I'd take Sheffield other Londinistan

 

[Jon Bon II]

I’d seen Hellas Verona had had a bid turned down earlier in the summer, but I’ve heard he’s a big fan of industry and steel production has even been seen taking lessons on buffing cutlery

Going to China then.

 

[billyblademan]

I'd take Sheffield other Londinistan

Londinistan for fucks sake? Really?

 

[PrestwichBlade]

I'd take Sheffield other Londinistan

Oh dear

 

[SouthStandGBlock]

Agreed - even Chris Morgan wasn’t that tall but his attitude along with great timing made him a fantastic dominating centre half. Tom Cowan was a diminutive full-back but was fantastic in the air.

Met Morgs at Cheltenham this year. I tell everyone I'm 5'10, but if he's 5'11, then I've definitely shrunk

 

[54yrblade]

Londinistan for fucks sake? Really?

It's desperate , isn't it? They walk amongst us .....

 

[brownblade]

I'd take Sheffield other Londinistan

Fucking hell

 

[Jon Bon II]

It's desperate , isn't it? They walk amongst us .....

Shocking, absolutely shocking, isn't it.

It's Londonistan, not Londinistan FFS!

 

[Stretch]

On the London thing. Yes it's clearly a fantastic place to live for young lads with loads of money, but never rule out the yearning for a change.

I have met a few fairly well off people around here, who previously lived and worked around London and who couldn't wait to get out of the place.

And it's not as if they are moving to Siberia. The centre is crap, but some of the suburbs and leafier areas around Sheffield are gorgeous.

 

[54yrblade]

Shocking, absolutely shocking, isn't it.

It's Londonistan, not Londinistan FFS!

Not shocking. Sad. Pathetic and racist.

If you want to be really accurate.

 

[FriethBlade]

I reckon that game was Watford away, lost 1-0 I think, Lee Williamson scored. The only time I remember Morgs moaning to the ref that someone was ragging him about.
Henderson gafferred him that day.

Yep u r right and I'm pretty sure he did the same at BL once when Henderson was playing for Forest

 

[Paisley Blade]

Met Morgs at Cheltenham this year. I tell everyone I'm 5'10, but if he's 5'11, then I've definitely shrunk

Excellent stuff - now I know it's thee I can stalk ya

 

[ISZA ⚔️]

What is the world coming to?

I'd take Sheffield other Londinistan

I’m more concerned about where the world is coming from…

 

[Davalon]

Met Morgs at Cheltenham this year. I tell everyone I'm 5'10, but if he's 5'11, then I've definitely shrunk

I say this all the time, player's official heights regularly seem lower than they are.

I've got a picture with Morgs from over 10 years ago. I'm 5'11" and he's a bit taller than me.

 

[Bell4]

On the London thing. Yes it's clearly a fantastic place to live for young lads with loads of money, but never rule out the yearning for a change.

I have met a few fairly well off people around here, who previously lived and worked around London and who couldn't wait to get out of the place.

And it's not as if they are moving to Siberia. The centre is crap, but some of the suburbs and leafier areas around Sheffield are gorgeous.

Absolutely spot on !!

If he needs a guide to deliver the Dinnington Experience - he need look no further

 

[Davalon]

Absolutely spot on !!

If he needs a guide to deliver the Dinnington Experience - he need look no further

Venus still open?

 

[Irv]

I'd take Sheffield other Londinistan

Alex Cheesewrong

 

[247Blade]

Not shocking. Sad. Pathetic and racist.

If you want to be really accurate.

Londinistan it is then!

 

[Bell4]

Venus still open?

Sure is

Really good mid week offers

37 course dinner for £3,500 .00

 

[Houso]

Shocking, absolutely shocking, isn't it.

It's Londonistan, not Londinistan FFS!

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Tommy Tommy

 

[Irv]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Tommy Tommy

It’s actually Timmy- Alex Cheeseright told me

 

[Torrix1889]

I’m more concerned about where the world is coming from…

English Channel apparently....

 

[Danetheblade]

Sure is

Really good mid week offers

37 course dinner for £3,500 .00

Decent steak there though. £46 quid for a fillet steak. Bargain

 

[Paris_Blade]

Hi lads, I want to discuss transfer rumours, but also make weird off topic quips because I'm a small minded bigot. Anyone know a good thread I can join?

 

[Houso]

Hi lads, I want to discuss transfer rumours, but also make weird off topic quips because I'm a small minded bigot. Anyone know a good thread I can join?

Urgh, keep to s2s4u.fr m8. Don't want anyone from Paristan in this thread.

 

[DifferentClass]

Can we keep this on topic please?

 

[Cheesebored]

Hi lads, I want to discuss transfer rumours, but also make weird off topic quips because I'm a small minded bigot. Anyone know a good thread I can join?

Yeah, can't beat a good pile on. What's your views on Tanganga or any other rumours. It was an ill conceived quip in all probability and I'm sure with hindsight he'll be squirming with embarrassment but I've seen much worse posted on here.

 

[Houso]

Can we keep this on topic please?

Spoilsport (srsly though, that sort of shit needs ridiculing mercilessly - although I accept it's annoying when you see an update to a thread and it's not what you're hoping for.)

BACK ON TOPIC - it's interesting when you look at other boards, everyone is desperate to see their club have a big. Just shows that:
a) he's made a big impression on everyone, and
b) it will be very difficult to get this over the line.

 

[Greenwich Blade]

Can we keep this on topic please?