Ayden Heaven tops Man United squad in standout stat after impressive 2025/26 season

Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven leads his teammates in an impressive statistical category. Positive season Heaven enjoyed a solid 2025/26 season with United, helping the club to finish in third place and secure Champions League football after a two-year absence. United had a mixed start to the campaign, but the tide turned after Michael Carrick was appointed to replace the sacked Ruben Amorim. Carrick oversaw a brilliant run, ultimately earning himself the job on a permanent basis. Under Carrick, Heaven made six appearances, including three consecutive starts in April against Chelsea, Brentford and Liverpool. Called upon for three games during United’s defensive crisis, Heaven slotted seamlessly into the side and produced brilliant displays that drew rave reviews. In total, he managed 17 appearances throughout the campaign. It represents a significant leap in his development, especially considering he joined United from Arsenal in January last year with little to no experience at senior level. Now, Statman Dave has revealed that Heaven finished top among all United players in one key stat. Heaven stat According to Statman Dave, “Ayden Heaven was the only Manchester United player to win 70% or more of their ground duels in the Premier League last season.” “A huge player for the present and the future.” Ayden Heaven was the only Manchester United player to win 70% or more of their ground duels in the Premier League last season. A huge player for the present and the future. 📈 pic.twitter.com/i0SZ4JjhUc — Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) June 2, 2026 The next step for Heaven is to take on more responsibility. Together with Leny Yoro, the duo has the potential to form United’s central defensive pairing for years to come. United signed him for just £1 million, and he already looks to be a brilliant acquisition that could go down as some of the best business in football history. For the time being, Heaven’s focus will be on recharging his batteries before pre-season gets underway with United. Featured image Julian Finney via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!