The stats which show Martin Dubravka's true value to Newcastle United
Here's how Newcastle United number one Martin Dubravka compares to his Premier League rivals
Newcastle United in 2019: Martin Dubravka celebrates as United equalised against Bournemouth in November - a game they would go on to win
Martin Dubravka has firmly established himself as Newcastle United's number one since arriving on Tyneside in January 2018.
The Slovakian international has already made 60 appearances for the Magpies, and recently signed a six-year deal to commit his future to the club until 2025.
In a season where United have struggled for goals, Dubravka has played a pivotal role with a number of key saves as Steve Bruce's side lifted themselves into mid-table.
But just how important has the 30-year-old been to the Magpies this season?
Gareth Cooper - a data analyst with League Two side Crawley Town - took to social media to post an analysis of all of the Premier League goalkeepers so far.
Dubravka is one of 10 ever-presents on the list, and ranks highly among his competitors when it comes to 'above average goals saved'.
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Using figures such as each team's expected goals, the number conceded, and the saves made, the stat for each shot-stopper shows how many goals the 'keeper is directly responsible for saving or conceding for his team.
The total shots Dubravka has faced of 115 is only beaten in the division by Arsenal's Bernd Leno, and the Slovakian has a save percentage after 21 matches of 71%.
With United conceding 33 goals so far against an expected goals stat of 36.83, this means the Magpies' number one has helped the club conceded almost four goals fewer than expected.
When it comes to the 'above average goals scored' stat, Dubravka is only bested by four of his Premier League rivals.
Crystal Palace's Vicente Guaita and Aston Villa's Tom Heaton stands head and shoulders clear of the chasing pack, with the Spanish 'keeper saving the Eagles 11.49 goals, and the England international saving Dean Smith's side 11.36 goals.
Sheffield United shot-stopper Dean Henderson has saved the Blades 7.74 goals, while former Magpie Tim Krul has helped the Canaries by saving them 6.11 goals against their goals expected stat.
In contrast, England's number one Jordan Pickford sits bottom of the pile with the former Sunderland goalkeeper costing his side 6.21 goals against Everton's expected goals stat.
Burnley's Nick Pope, Chelsea's Kepa, and Watford's Ben Foster also find themselves low in the table.
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