Reading danger before it develops is an invaluable skill for any defender, and several Premier League players have made a habit of cutting out opposition attacks in the opening weeks of 2026/27.
Newly-promoted sides feature heavily among the early leaders, but it isLeeds United summer signing Tarik Muharemovic who currently sets the standard.
Here are thePremier League players with the most interceptions so far this season.
The Premier League players with the most interceptions 2026/27 so far
5. Issa Diop – Ipswich Town (37)
Ipswich have made a solid start since promotion with two wins from their first five games back in the big time. The Tractor Boys added Issa Diop to their ranks in the summer for £8.5m, as the club sought Premier League experience.
It’s proven smart business, with the Morocco international ranking second in the division for percentage of aerial duels won and third for shots blocked, while sitting in the top five for interceptions.
=3. Lewis Hall – Newcastle United (39)
The only non-central defender to feature in the top five, Lewis Hall has bounced back from his World Cup disappointment to impress at Newcastle. The 22-year-old’s form for Newcastle earned him anEngland recall for the international break, after being snubbed in the summer.
=3. Bobby Thomas – Coventry City (39)
Coventry City have certainly had one of the busiest defences so far this season, as Frank Lampard’s side lost their first four games before a win at Nottingham Forest ahead of the break. Bobby Thomas has done his utmost to keep opposition sides out, with 39 interceptions.
2. John Egan – Hull City (42)
Hull City have exceeded all expectations so far this season, sitting eighth at the first international break. John Egan’s knack for snuffing out danger has helped Hull to three clean sheets.
1. Tarik Muharemovic – Leeds United (47)
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