On July 27, according to Mundo Deportivo, after Barcelona signed Adeyemi and Gordon, the team's speed and intensity increased, with both players excelling in sprint speed and high-intensity running data.
According to Mundo Deportivo, every now and then, the same goal circulates on Champions League social media: a Dortmund clearance falls to Adeyemi, who sprints from his own half, evading the defense of Argentina's Enzo Fernández, and easily scores after dribbling past the goalkeeper. Barcelona has signed a "bullet," and this video and other highlights prove it. But the physical data of the German forward and English winger Gordon also confirm this. They are the two rockets on Barcelona's wings for the new season.
With the arrival of Adeyemi and Gordon, Barcelona's squad speed and intensity have improved. This is precisely what Hansi Flick values highly: the team's ability to press with high intensity on the front line. Football is increasingly emphasizing physical confrontation, and these two players perfectly fit the type of players who can provide immense athletic output in addition to technical skill. The former Dortmund player even set a record for the highest average speed in the Champions League two seasons ago, at 34.94 kilometers per hour.
But the speed of a single sprint is one thing, and maintaining that pace throughout a match is another. Both Adeyemi and Gordon possess elite physical capabilities. Both perform exceptionally well in sprint distance (the distance covered at speeds exceeding 25 km/h). The German covers 401.83 meters in sprint distance per 90 minutes, while Gordon exceeds 430 meters. This places both of them among the top ten most explosive players in their respective leagues. If only Champions League data is considered, Gordon ranks sixth (430.21 meters), Adeyemi ranks fifth (430.61 meters), and Raphinha is fourth with 431.70 meters. Barcelona's attack will have high voltage.
Gordon and Adeyemi also excel in the number of high-intensity accelerations, defined as movements with acceleration exceeding 3 meters/second². Gordon has 37.15, and Adeyemi has 31.17. Both cover between 1 and 1.1 kilometers in distance run at speeds exceeding 20 km/h, confirming their ability to maintain high-tempo movement consistently. Barcelona will gain more attacking space.
Furthermore, both are versatile and can cover the entire attacking front. Adeyemi, in particular, operates within a 10% range in any attacking area. Gordon tends to favor the left side but can also play other positions. With the arrival of the "speedsters" Gordon and Adeyemi, Barcelona has become a powerhouse.
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