The Complete EFL Team of the Week – EFL CHAMPIONSHIP The Complete EFL Team of the Week – EFL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Complete EFL Team of the Week – EFL CHAMPIONSHIP

January 7, 2024

The Complete EFL Team of the Week – EFL CHAMPIONSHIP

Goalkeeper: Ashley Maynard-Brewer (Charlton) – 7.85

Charlton’s winless streak extended to seven games with a 3-3 draw against Port Vale, but it could have been much worse without the brilliance of Maynard-Brewer. Despite conceding three goals, the 24-year-old made nine crucial saves, securing a 7.85 rating.

Right-back: Kane Wilson (Derby) – 7.58

Kane Wilson played a crucial role in Derby’s 3-1 victory over Fleetwood at Highbury. The right-back impressed both defensively and offensively, completing four dribbles and offering a solid presence on the right flank to earn a 7.58 rating.

Centre-back: Mickey Demetriou (Crewe) – 7.74

Demetriou was a rock at the back in Crewe’s narrow 1-0 win over Mansfield. His 10 clearances and seven aerial duels won were crucial in keeping a clean sheet, securing a strong 7.74 rating.

Centre-back: Liam Gibson (Harrogate) – 7.83

Liam Gibson was instrumental in Harrogate’s 3-1 victory over Doncaster. With eight clearances, four tackles, two interceptions, and seven aerial duels won, the 26-year-old earned a standout 7.83 rating and his place in the team.

Left-back: Nicholas Tsaroulla (Crawley) – 8.20 rating

Nicholas Tsaroulla capped off a strong backline with an 8.20 rating in Crawley’s 4-2 triumph over Bradford. The 24-year-old assisted Danilo Orsi’s opening goal, completing two key passes. He also impressed defensively, contributing two tackles, two interceptions, and two dribbles to earn the player of the match honor.

Central midfield: Abraham Odoh (Harrogate) – 8.61 rating

In Harrogate’s 3-1 win over Doncaster, Abraham Odoh stood out with an 8.61 rating, earning the player of the match award. Odoh was involved in two of Harrogate’s goals, assisting Sam Folarin’s opener and later netting his fourth goal of the season, all while delivering three key passes and two shots.

Central midfield: Max Bird (Derby) – 9.14 rating

Max Bird takes the spotlight as the EFL Player of the Week with a 9.14 rating. Bird was integral to Derby’s 3-1 win at Fleetwood, providing two assists to take his tally to five for the season. He also made three key passes, completed four dribbles, and added three tackles to his impressive performance.

Central midfield: Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Derby) – 8.49 rating

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing completes the midfield trio, scoring his sixth goal in Derby’s victory over Fleetwood. The 31-year-old was constantly threatened, firing seven shots and completing six dribbles to earn an 8.49 rating.

Striker: Uche Ikpeazu (Port Vale) – 8.98 rating

Uche Ikpeazu stood out in Port Vale’s 3-3 draw with Charlton. The 28-year-old forward netted with one of his six shots, won five aerial duels, and completed four dribbles to achieve his highest season rating at 8.98. He was named player of the match.

Striker: Uche Ikpeazu (Port Vale) – 8.98 rating

Uche Ikpeazu was named player of the match in Port Vale’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Charlton. The 28-year-old striker found the back of the net with one of his six shots, dominated the air by winning five aerial duels, and completed four dribbles, earning his highest league rating of the season at 8.98.

Striker: Matt Smith (Salford) – 8.72 rating

Despite Karl Robinson being sent off just 14 minutes into his Salford managerial debut, Matt Smith delivered a standout performance in the 2-2 draw against Forest Green. Smith was a force in the air, winning an incredible 19 aerial duels, and scored from one of his three shots to secure a WhoScored.com rating of 8.72.

Striker: Courtney Baker-Richardson (Crewe) – 7.82 rating

Courtney Baker-Richardson joins the attack after playing a pivotal role in Crewe’s 1-0 win over Mansfield. The 28-year-old assisted Joe White’s early winner, making one of two key passes. In addition to his assist, Baker-Richardson won eight aerial duels and fired five shots, earning a WhoScored.com rating of 7.82.

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