Alphonse Areola averages 0.55 punchess per game in 77 appearances for West Ham United (only 3 players in the league average more). That is 0.67 up on last season's per-game average. Next up is Crystal Palace (13th) away on Mon 20 Apr.
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Alphonse Areola · Punches
Alphonse Areola’s punches per game, performance splits and match-by-match trends across Premier League.
GoalsAssistsShotsShots on TargetPassesAccurate PassesKey PassesChances CreatedCrossesFinal 3rd PassesLong BallsTouchesTacklesTackles WonInterceptionsClearancesBall RecoveriesBlocked ShotsAerialsAerials WonAerials LostDuels WonDuelsDuels LostFouls DrawnFoulsDribble AttemptsDribbles WonDispossessedDribbled PastPossession LostxGMinutesRatingSavesSaves (Inside Box)Goals ConcededHigh ClaimsPunchesGoals Conceded (Team)
0.55
avg punches · all 77 games · -52% vs season · Rising
This season 1.05 · prev season 0.38 · +173% YoY
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Nextvs Crystal PalaceAwayMid opp.Mon, Apr 20
Recent matches
Filtered series (same as hero and trend) · newest first · recorded fixtures· 40 games zero-filled
| Date | Opponent | Str. | Venue | Min | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | Chelsea | Top | Away | 90' | 4.00 |
| 2026-01-24 | Sunderland | Mid | Home | 90' | 0.00 |
Filters
Zero-filled: 40 games where the player appeared but scored 0 for this stat — included as 0 so the average reflects all appearances, not just games with a recorded value.
Top Premier League · Punches
Full table →About this stat: Times the goalkeeper punched the ball clear rather than catching it — typically used under pressure. Averages are computed per eligible appearance (1+ minute played). Data refreshes approximately hourly.