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Ashley Cole vs Leighton Baines: The World Cup Race Is On!

2. Offensive Output

While defensive duties are not to be shunned, full backs play an important role in creating opportunities for team and act as a constant outlet for balls out wide. When in possession, they help add numbers in attack, and good crossing ability is now a must for most full backs. So, keeping that in mind, here’s a look at the offensive output of the duo.

Stats Courtesy: Squawka

In terms of offensive output, Baines is miles ahead of Cole. In the last season and half, Baines has scored 8 goals compared to the solitary goal for Cole. Even in terms of chances created, Cole averages just around 0.6 chances created per game, compared to almost 2.5 chances created per game by Baines.

Cole rarely gets into shooting positions, meaning that he has so few shots on target compared to Baines, who also takes free-kicks. Baines and Cole have similar passing accuracy, but Cole’s passes tend to be shorter compared to Baines’, who has registered more successful passes that Cole.

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