Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui accomplished a feat in the defeat to Nottingham Forest that no other Premier League player has achieved in the past 12 years.
United were beaten 1-0 by Forest on Tuesday evening at the City Ground.
Antony Elanga broke the deadlock just five minutes in, running the length of the pitch before firing the ball into the back of the net, well past the reach of a helpless Andre Onana.
The Red Devils dominated possession and created some chances but unfortunately, weren’t clinical enough in front of goal.
Ruben Amorim insisted that his side deserved more from the game – sentiments that were echoed by Diogo Dalot, who also emphasised that he and his teammates are on the right track despite suffering a loss.
Mazraoui struggled to meet his usual high standards and was partly at fault for Elanga’s goal.
However, he still put up some impressive numbers as a member of Amorim’s three-man defence. The Moroccan won seven of the 15 ground duels he delved into and put in six tackles.
He also managed an impressive 89% pass accuracy and connected with the one cross he aimed.
(Stats obtained from Sofascore)
Statisticians WhoScored reveal that Mazraoui made two last-man tackles in the contest with Forest.
No player has made more last-man tackles in a single Premier League match in any of the last 12 seasons.
Noussair Mazraoui made 2 last-man tackles against Nottingham Forest last night, no player has made more in a single Premier League match in any of the last 12 seasons. 💪 pic.twitter.com/Q1rGRUagTU
— WhoScored (@WhoScored) April 2, 2025
It’s an incredible achievement for Mazraoui, who, despite United’s struggles this term, has been one of the very few positives.
The 27-year-old has been a versatile asset for Amorim, excelling in multiple roles. Besides featuring at center-back, Mazraoui has also been deployed effectively on both flanks as a wing-back.
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