Jesus unfortunately was let down by an off year last year and his reputation has tanked on here as a result. Bernardo got picked more for his incredible possession retention against counter attacking sides which led people to assume Jesus was garbage. But his underlying numbers from 17/18 right through to 19/20 were far better than he gets credit for. Even lending into 20/21 many of these still ring true.
Great goal per game ratio or goal/90 min. Incredible xG (let down by finishing as always). Top percentile forward in the league at receiving progressive passes (ahead of Aguero, Kane, Firmino etc). Covers more ground than most strikers. Top percentile defensive forward. Top percentile forward at playing passes under pressure in high areas. Makes more dribbles, passes, and progressive runs than almost any other forward. Makes more shot creating actions than most forwards.
Admittedly, some stats come from playing for City. But his numbers suggest that he's no mug.
Great goal per game ratio or goal/90 min. Incredible xG (let down by finishing as always). Top percentile forward in the league at receiving progressive passes (ahead of Aguero, Kane, Firmino etc). Covers more ground than most strikers. Top percentile defensive forward. Top percentile forward at playing passes under pressure in high areas. Makes more dribbles, passes, and progressive runs than almost any other forward. Makes more shot creating actions than most forwards.
Admittedly, some stats come from playing for City. But his numbers suggest that he's no mug.