++ [ originally posted by Lampard #8
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Lampard scored 19 goals and had 31 assists last season in all comps.
Not only this, OPTA stats back up the claim that Lampard is a much more effective player then Gerrard.
http://skysports.planetfootball.com...errard+fit+in+at+Chelsea?&channel=premiership
(Gerrard) In comparison to Lampard, his partner in England's central midfield, the native Merseysider falls down in all areas except for a slightly higher chance conversion rate and tackles won percentage.
Code:
Player Gerrard Lampard
Appearances 30 38
Minutes On Pitch 2,467 3,413
Goal Attempts
Goals 7 13
Shots 59 114
Shooting Accuracy 42% 45%
Chance Conversion 12% 11%
Passing
Goal Assists 4 18
Pass Completion % 75% 80%
Cross Completion % 25% 27%
Defending
Tackles Made 113 138
Tackles Won % 73% 68%
Blocks 5 15
Discipline
Fouls 33 27 52
Yellow Cards 3 6
Red Cards 0 0
Lampard has a great defensive presence, the Arsenal game this year at SB is a great example, saved two goals with last second tackles against Pires. Gerrard also has a great defensive presence and maybe is a bit better then Lampard, but going forward Lampard is the better player. Lampards fitness is also almost unmatched, he has started 140+ EPL games in a row for Chelsea, and played
only 57 games this season.
Both a great players though and hopefully can steer England to World Cup glory in 2006.