FIFA World Cup Power Rankings Updated Through The QuarterFinals

Per Mertesacker

3. Netherlands ( 4 )

Netherlands have Arjen Robben, enough said. Many critics are worried about stopping Lionel Messi but when the Argentina defense has to come up against Arjen Robben’s speed and power, Van Persie’s left footed monster shot and heading ability, and Wesley Sneider’s long-range shots, Alejandro Sabella (Argentina head coach) has something to surely worry about. Netherlands boast the best shot on goal per total shot percentage from the 32 teams and have also scored the most goals in the tournament.

Goals Scored: 12 (Tied – 1st)

Goals Conceded: 4 (Tied – 9th)

Completed Passes: 77% (Tied – 11th)

Attacks: 206 (6th)

Shot on goal per total shots: 75% (1st)

Possession: 50% (15th)

Completed Clearances: 92% (Tied – 3rd)

Saves: 12 (Tied – 13th)

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Alec Kleyer
Alec Kleyer is a second year student at Macaulay Honors College. He's played, watched, analyzed soccer/futbol most of his life. Visit his blog at knlsoccer.com for soccer news outside of the World Cup!