Stats lost: Sandhausen, OL, Paredes and Eberechi Eze

Did you like the previous article on loss statistics? This week we bring you the rest! A look back at Germany, England, Italy and France for even more astonishing statistics.

Sandhausen and Lyon, the real disillusionment

We’ve been talking to you about promotions, relegations and high-stakes matches for several weeks. The German third division is no exception, with the terrible history of SV Sandhausen. The season had started well but, having reached third position in the league, the players of the German club were in first place on the 14th matchday. At the end of the season, SV Sandhausen went winless for 13 games before finally officially dropping to the 4th division. The disillusionment is total for his fans, and Lyon fans can say the same.

For Olympique Lyonnais the season is clearly not easy. Between decisions still debated with the dismissal of Pierre Sage, the disqualification of Fonseca, the total debacle against Manchester United, the derby lost at the end of the season, nothing is going well for the Gones. To this we must now add the reputation that John Textor’s club enjoys today.

The Rhône club learned a few weeks ago that they were subject to a fine from UEFA, the amount amounting to 10 million euros, an already substantial sum that adds to the club’s difficulties in overcoming the DNCG. To this we must add the image of a bad payer that Textor presents, OL allegedly failed to pay what was owed to several other clubs and received a ban from signing players over the age of 15 as well as a fine of 200,000 euros. Let’s face it, the debacle is long in Lyon…

Paredes on the sidelines, Eze on the scoreboard, Machis on the way down

We all know that slightly crafty friend, the one who shows good manners and quibbles in paying his share, AS Roma is that friend. After Leandro Paredes’ transfer to the Italian capital, clauses were inserted into his contract. If he had reached 80 games in two seasons, the Parisian club would have been awarded a bonus of 2 million euros. The Italian club therefore decided to do without the services of their player until the end of the season.

There are players who write their names in the history of their championships. We think of the living legends, the multiple champions, the record holders, and obviously we have one. Do you know Darwin Machis? This Venezuelan left winger (49 appearances/11 goals) competed in the La Liga championship, and to say so is an understatement.

Having spent almost his entire career in Spain, the 30-year-old winger has just experienced his fourth consecutive relegation to the 2nd division. Granada CF, Valladolid, Cadiz and Valladolid again, the seasons follow one another and are similar for him…

Finally, with slightly happier news, we return to England on the side of Crystal Palace. King Eberechian important player in his team, he has an unusual passion in the football ecosystem. Where we hear about escorts, luxurious cars or expensive whims, King Eberechi prefers to play chess. The young Englishman took part in a 4-day amateur tournament and emerged victorious with prize money of £15,000.