RB Leipzig have been praised for their defensive solidity this season, and one player who has been particularly impressive in the backline is Brazilian defender Dayot Upamecano. However, his performances have not gone unnoticed, as his tackling statistics have also been highlighted.

According to data from Transfermarkt, Upamecano has made 219 tackles across all competitions this season. This puts him ahead of several other Bundesliga defenders, including Paris Saint-Germain's Thilo Kehrer (167) and RB Leipzig's fellow centre-backs Marcel Sabitzer (145) and David Alaba (128).

Upamecano's strong tackling ability has been particularly evident in the team's victories over Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. In both games, he was involved in key tackles that helped to keep the opposition at bay.

However, Upamecano's success on the ball has also been noteworthy. He has completed 103 passes out of 122 attempted,Football Cloud Map which ranks him fourth among all Bundesliga defenders behind Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, Wolfsburg's Yevhen Konoplyanka, and Schalke's Kevin Volland.

Despite his impressive tackling record, Upamecano's defensive work rate has been somewhat mixed. According to WhoScored, he has averaged 1.9 tackles per game so far this season, which is lower than his overall average of 2.1 tackles per match. This could be due to the fact that he is often deployed as a wing-back or right-back, where his defensive responsibilities may not always be as clear-cut.

Overall, Upamecano's tackling stats show that he is a reliable and strong defender for RB Leipzig. His success on the ball and ability to make crucial tackles will be important as the team looks to maintain their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table.

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