Remarkable Records of Kounde and Valverde in 2024
Jules Kounde and Federico Valverde lead in playing minutes across top European leagues in 2024, highlighting their vital roles at Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Jules Kounde and Federico Valverde have emerged as standout players in 2024, recording the most playing minutes among players in the top five European leagues. This achievement reflects their significance to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.
Kounde, with 5,872 minutes across 69 matches, ranks first. Since joining Barcelona in 2022, he has become a key figure under Hans Flick, establishing himself as a cornerstone of the team's defense. Valverde, a pivotal midfielder for Real Madrid, logged 5,573 minutes this year, becoming one of the team's captains and filling the void left by Toni Kroos.
Additionally, Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger played 5,203 minutes in 60 games, showcasing his consistency since joining the club in 2022. From the Premier League, Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United also featured prominently, with 5,523 and 5,151 minutes respectively.
This increase in playing time across leagues demonstrates the rising demands on top players in modern football.
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