Trafford named Hisense Player of the Match on debut against Forest

James Trafford, the 23-year-old goalkeeper, was named Hisense Player of the Match on his debut for Leeds United against Nottingham Forest. The match, held at the City Ground, resulted in a 1-0 victory for Leeds United, with Trafford contributing to the clean sheet and earning three points for his Fantasy Premier League team. Trafford, who joined Leeds from Manchester City during the summer, played the entire 90 minutes and made three crucial saves throughout the match.

He also recorded three runs out and one high claim, registering 44 touches of the ball and completing 19 accurate passes. Additionally, Trafford covered five throws and made nine recoveries and five carries, traveling a total distance of 23.8 meters with the ball. His impressive performance earned him a total of nine points in the Fantasy Premier League.

Fans voted Trafford as the standout performer, with the goalkeeper garnering 29% of the vote, placing him just ahead of match-winner Anton Stach at 28%. Tarik Muharemović received 16% and Jaka Bijol 10%.