## Upamecano's Number of Tackles in Bayern Munich's History: A Defensive Force Like No Other

Since joining Bayern Munich from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021, Dayot Upamecano has instantly become one of the most dominant central defenders in world football. His arrival transformed the club's backline, injecting rare pace, power, and proactive ball-winning ability into their high defensive line. Crucially, he introduced an astonishing volume of tackles – metrics that immediately placed him among the very best *ever* at the Allianz Arena for that specific statistical category.

In his debut season (2021/22), Upamecano recorded a staggering **134 successful tackles** in the Bundesliga alone. To put this into perspective, no other Bayern player had achieved even half that total since detailed opta statistics began tracking such metrics over two decades ago. Legendary figures like Franz Beckenbauer, Oliver Kahn, or Bixente Lizarazu were masters of interception and positional play, not relentless last-man tackling. Modern predecessors like Luca Hernandez managed around 70 during his peak campaign. Upamecano’s tally wasn’t just high; it shattered records.

His impact extended beyond domestic dominance. Across all competitions that season, including the DFB-Pokal and Champions League group stage, his combined total surged to **174 successful tackles**. This unprecedented figure cemented his status as arguably the most physically dominant and confrontational tackler ever to wear the famous red shirt. Scouting platforms like Wyscout and FotMob quickly highlighted how he single-handedly elevated Bayern's average tackle count per game during his involvement.

While raw numbers don't tell the whole story – his aerial dominance, recovery speed, and ability to initiate counterattacks remain equally vital – the sheer volume of successful duels won back underscores his unique contribution. Dayot Upamecano didn't just make history; he redefined what constitutes an elite ball-winner for Bayern Munich, setting a benchmark unlikely to be touched anytime soon. For any fan seeking evidence of pure, disruptive defensive power, the Frenchman's tackle counts stand unrivalled in Bavaria's modern era.

• Number
• of
• in
• Tackles
• Upamecano