Panathinaikos: Dessers scores every 87 minutes and becomes a reference point

Davide Calabria sealed Panathinaikos' victory against Iraklis against Iraklis with a penalty in the 90+4th minute, but Cyril Dessers' presence was what kept the "Greens" in contention for the match.

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The Nigerian forward scored the equalizer in the 56th minute and once again confirmed that he is now the main reference point in Jacob Nystrup's team's attack.

His numbers at Kaftanzoglio

Against Iraklis' multi-man defense, Dessers managed to maintain a consistent presence in the opponent's box. He completed the match with eight actions inside the box, more than any other player who played at Kaftanzoglio.

At the same time, he recorded five shots, two of which were on target. In both of these categories, he had the highest performance of the match, accumulating a total value of 1.26 in expected goals.

His goal came from a move that characterizes his game. Dessers moved correctly between the defenders, anticipated Athanasiadis' exit, and capitalized on Kyriakopoulos' cross, bringing the game level.

Ten goals in 867 minutes

The 31-year-old forward's overall performance is even more impressive. In 17 appearances and 867 minutes of play with Panathinaikos, he has scored ten goals. This means he scores on average once every 87 minutes.

In the Super League, he has four goals in nine appearances and 447 minutes of play, averaging one goal every 112 minutes. Overall, he is Panathinaikos' top scorer this season.

His productivity is not limited to the league. Dessers has found the net in both domestic and European competitions, offering Nystrup a forward who can decide different types of matches.

A striker who constantly influences the game

His contribution is not only reflected in goals. His off-the-ball movements, his ability to be in the right positions, and his consistent presence in the opponent's box give Panathinaikos a clear reference point.

At Kaftanzoglio, the numbers confirmed his influence. On a night when the "Greens" struggled to create clear chances, Dessers accumulated the most shots and the highest xG of the match, ultimately finding the goal that paved the way for the comeback.

With ten goals before mid-November, the Nigerian is not just a reliable solution at the top. He is evolving into one of the main reasons why Panathinaikos is at the top of the standings.