Ugarte makes record tackle in Manchester United vs. Leicester City – footboom1.com

Uruguay’s Manuel Ugarte helped Manchester United win against Leicester City, setting a club record for most ball recoveries.

According to English football analysis account Statman Dave, Ugarte made eight successful tackles to take the ball away from opponents, a number never recorded by a United player in a Premier League match.

Furthermore, according to data collected by Opta, Ugarte averages 5.5 tackles per 90 minutes, the highest in the current English league season.

The Uruguayan has started to solidify his role in the Red Devils’ midfield and will now play under the guidance of former Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim. His relationship with Amorim was during his great moments in European football.