Three reasons why Leicester City should go all in for Gylfi Sigurdsson

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Gylfi Sigurdsson of Swansea City celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Swansea City team mates during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Swansea City at Old Trafford on April 30, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 30: Gylfi Sigurdsson of Swansea City celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Swansea City at Old Trafford on April 30, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesHe Creates, He Scores /

He creates, he scores

Were we to draw up a list of the attacking midfielders that can do it all in the final third, Gylfi Sigurdsson would be one of the first names. The 27-year old had a direct hand in 22 goals last season (13 assists and 9 goals), and a total of 52 goals in the last three seasons (27 goals and 25 assists) , an average of 17 per season. In comparison, Riyad Mahrez has the same number of goals, though he falls behind when it comes to creating (27 goals and 17 assists).

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The statistics are no reflection of how very skilful and naturally talented Mahrez is, but what matters is the end product, something that Sigurdsson excels at.