KOMPAS.com – What is the common thread between Hakan Calhanoglu and Lionel Messi? Both are equally good at scoring goals from outside the penalty box.
Hakan Calhanoglu was one of the inspirations for Inter Milan’s victory in the match week 14 of the Italian League 2021-2022 against Venezia at the Pierluigi Penzo Stadium, Sunday (11/28/2021) early morning WIB.
Inter Milan brought home a 2-0 win at home to Venice. Inter’s winning goals came from Hakan Calhanoglu (34′) and Lautaro Martinez (90+6′ pen.).
The Venezia vs Inter Milan match became a moment where Hakan Calhanoglu was discussed in a topic of discussion with one of the world’s best players, Lionel Messi.
What is Calhanoglu’s relationship with Messi? Based on Opta’s statistical records from 2013-2014, the two players are specialists in scoring goals from outside the penalty box.
Read also: Venezia vs Inter results: Calhanoglu-Martinez brings the Nerazzurri to a 2-0 win
Calhanoglu’s opening goal for Inter’s victory over Venezia was presented to him via a right footed shot from outside the 16 meter box.
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Calhanoglu’s kick ball slid into the left corner of the Venezia goal, without being able to be blocked by goalkeeper Sergio Romero.
Noted, this season Calhanoglu has twice broken into the enemy’s goal via kicks from outside the penalty box.
His first long-range goal of the season came in the opening match of the 2021-2022 Italian League curtain against Genoa. At that time Inter had a goal and won 4-0.
Also read: Italian League Results and Standings: Juventus Falls, Inter Threatens Napoli-AC Milan
Opta noted that since 2013-2014, Calhanoglu has scored 26 goals from outside the penalty box.
Among footballers who took part in the five big European leagues, Calhanoglu’s record only lost to Lionel Messi.
26 – Goals from outside the box in the big-5 European Leagues since 2013/14:
61 – Lionel Messi ????????
26 – Khan #Calhanoglu ????????
26 – Christian Eriksen ????????
25 – Dries Mertens ????????
24 – Philippe Coutinho ????????Specialist.#VeniceInter @OptaCan
– OptaPaolo ???? (@OptaPaolo) November 27, 2021
Messi is like being in a “different world” regarding the collection of goals from outside the penalty box since 2013-2014.
The Argentine striker who is now defending Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) scored 61 goals from kicking outside the 16 meter box!
Following under Messi are Calhanoglu (26), Christian Eriksen (26), Dries Mertens (25), and Philippe Coutinho (24).
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