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A comprehensive data analysis by StatsKenya, a local sports analytics blog, has identified a defensive midfielder as the most influential player in the league, based on a proprietary metric measuring possession recovery, pass completion into the final third, and disruption of opposition attacks. The finding, which contradicts traditional reliance on goals and assists, has sparked intense debate among coaches and fans. It shows we need to look beyond the flashy stats. The engine room wins leagues, the blog’s analysis concluded.