{
  "id": 7283093,
  "title": "The Top Performers in the EFL",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/the-top-performers-in-the-efl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/top-performers-efl-090000494.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an action-packed weekend across various leagues, several standout performers emerged in the English Football League (EFL). The stats highlight the top players and performances from this weekend.\n\nMost shots on target were scored by Yousef Salech of Cardiff City, Jack Senior of Doncaster Rovers, Jayden Wareham of Wycombe Wanderers, Charlie Lakin of Barnet, and Joe Grey of York City.\n\nMax Conway of Bolton Wanderers led the pack with 9 tackles won. Eiran Cashin of Derby County was the aerial king with 15 wins. Chris Mepham and Declan Skura of West Bromwich each completed 113 passes. Rio Cardines of Bristol City, Charlie Wellens of Leyton Orient, Dan Crowley of MK Dons, Owura Edwards of Peterborough United, and Jack Payne of Colchester each managed 5 key passes.\n\nGavin Bazunu of Bolton Wanderers made 10 saves, while Anders Hagelskjaer of Wycombe Wanderers, Julio Pleguezuelo of Plymouth Argyle, and Bobby Faulkner of Tranmere Rovers each recorded 5 interceptions.\n\nJack Payne of Colchester stood out with 5 successful dribbles. Rio Cardines, Leon Ayinde of Doncaster Rovers, and Charlie Lakin of Barnet each created 2 big chances. Josef Bursik of AFC Wimbledon was the Player of the Day with a goalkeeping performance, scoring 9.6.",
  "summary": "It has been another action-packed weekend across 'The 72' and Playmaker is here to run you through some of the outstanding performers and statistics from the EFL.From the slickest passers enroute to t...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}