{"id":1403060,"date":"2025-10-06T15:56:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1403060"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:03:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:03:59","slug":"tactical-analysis-antoine-semenyo-bournemouth","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-antoine-semenyo-bournemouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Antoine Semenyo analysis: Why Spurs and Chelsea are circling Bournemouth\u2019s MVP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>\u2018Who is the best player outside of the big six?\u2019 It\u2019s an age-old question fans argue over as they pick out the best of the rest. This season, though, few could disagree it\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/Bournemouth-outright-odds-25-26\/\">Bournemouth<\/a> star the warrants the award.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antoine Semenyo scored his fifth and sixth league goals of the season on Friday night. Only Erling Haaland (9) has scored more in the 2025-26 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/premier-league\/\">Premier League<\/a> campaign. With an additional three assists, Semenyo has been directly involved in nine of the Cherries\u2019 11 goals. No prizes for guessing the player with more goal contributions in England&#8217;s top tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-semenyo-s-final-third-impact\" data-level=\"3\">Semenyo&#8217;s final third impact<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-out-of-possession-work\" data-level=\"3\">Out-of-possession work<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-could-bournemouth-replace-semenyo\" data-level=\"3\">Could Bournemouth replace Semenyo?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Semenyo\u2019s popularity hasn\u2019t come entirely out of the blue. Rather, it\u2019s a continuation of his league showings last season. Indeed, he scored 11 and laid on a further five assists in Bournemouth\u2019s record-setting campaign. Interest in his services over the summer wasn\u2019t a surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cherries, who were gutted in defence in the off-season, managed to tie Semenyo down to a new deal. By putting pen to paper on a five-year contract, he effectively silenced exit rumours. If he continues to thrive on the Cherries frontline, Bournemouth will be hard pressed to retain his services for long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1403065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5-32x40.jpg 32w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/06154952\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-5.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Andoni Iraola\u2019s side head into the international break in fourth place, two points off top spot. Despite the departures of Kepa, Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi, they\u2019ve still conceded fewer goals than Liverpool. Yet it is the impact of Semenyo that has understandably drawn adulation. Take away his goals and assists and Bournemouth have nine fewer points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-semenyo-s-final-third-impact\">Semenyo&#8217;s final third impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s key is he brings a bit of everything in attack for Iraola\u2019s side. Only Haaland (29) has had more shots than Semenyo (17). 10 chances created ranks 21st, while 15 completed take ons is the fifth most. The latter is a metric topped by compatriot Mohammed Kudus (30), whose Spurs side have been linked with Semenyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interest from the Premier League\u2019s bit hitters, then, shouldn\u2019t come as a shock. Semenyo is more of the modern-day winger rather than one who gets to the byline and puts the ball into the box. That said, in an age where overlapping full-backs provide width when wingers cut in-field, Semenyo offers more variety out wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While right-footed, Semenyo is just as comfortable with his left, with the unpredictability to his play routinely leaving markers bamboozled. Standing at six feet exactly, he\u2019s no slouch either, which means opponents struggle to contain the 25-year-old once he gains a head of steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-out-of-possession-work\">Out-of-possession work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s also key is that Semenyo offers an alternative outlet that means teammates don\u2019t need to always get the ball to feet. He maximises his standing to great effect, winning an average of 2.3 aerial duels per 90. Able to play on either flank, this mixes up Bournemouth\u2019s approach with the Cherries able to play long balls up field or switch the play quickly. With a number of routes to goal, and a plethora of ways to hurt teams, Semenyo\u2019s style is a vital weapon for Iraola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, too, is his hard work off the ball. Managers so often favour a high-pressing game and Bournemouth are no different. Teams are always in for an intense 90 minutes against the Cherries, with Semenyo leading from the front. Not only is he averaging 1.7 tackles per 90, he\u2019s also won possession in the attacking third more times (8) than any other player in the Premier League this season. This was a metric he topped last term, doing so 37 times.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/dabble-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dabble<\/a> yet? 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Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While managers may demand their wingers prioritise a goal threat, Semenyo\u2019s out-of-possession work benefits a Bournemouth side that is averaging 51% possession. They\u2019re able to spring lightning quick counters to blitz teams, with Semenyo working hard to force turnovers in dangerous areas. Bournemouth may have sold themselves short if reports of a \u00a370m release clause are to be believed. While said clause can\u2019t be activated until next summer, the Cherries will sell him on the cheap if the reports are true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-could-bournemouth-replace-semenyo\">Could Bournemouth replace Semenyo?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What Bournemouth need to consider also is how they can replace Semenyo when they inevitably sell. It\u2019s not the first time they have been in this position with key players. Dominic Solanke departed for Tottenham in 2024 after his 19-goal haul. Kepa, Huijsen, Kerkez and Zabarnyi all left over the summer, yet Bournemouth have gone from strength-to-strength in the time since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Semenyo, though, feels different. He\u2019s so important to the way Bournemouth operate both on and off the ball that his eventual exit will be a real hammer blow. As Semenyo continues to elevate his game, interest in his services is expected to rise. Tottenham are keen on the winger, as are Chelsea. The list of potential suitors should grow should he maintain his flying start to the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So as fans pose the question: \u2018Who the best player outside the Big Six?\u2019 One of the most popular answers is Semenyo.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Who is the best player outside of the big six?\u2019 It\u2019s an age-old question fans argue over as they pick out the best of the rest. 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Antoine Semenyo scored his fifth and sixth league goals of the season on Friday night&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3564,"featured_media":1403061,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"With six goals and three assists, Antoine Semenyo is at the heart of Bournemouth\u2019s rise \u2014 and drawing attention from Premier League giants.","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"features-category":[],"squawka-category":[],"class_list":["post-1403060","features","type-features","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"external_featured_image_url":"","hide_featured_image_pattern":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Antoine Semenyo analysis: Why Spurs and Chelsea are circling Bournemouth\u2019s MVP | Squawka | EN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" 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