Football is a game of opinions, and, despite the changing face of the national game, there’s little that will change that.
However, there can be no getting away from the fact the modern football’s use of data analysis and statistics is becoming extremely prevalent when it comes to measuring the worth of player, as clubs across every nation implement a ‘moneyball-esque’ data approach to their recruitment.
And when it comes to the statistics that surround chances created per 90 minutes, there’s few more important than that. After all, every side needs a player that will create more than the opposition.
Unsurprisingly many players from the title-winning Rangers side are scattered all over the list below. But key players from the top six and even the bottom three - are listed among the Premiership’s statically most creative talents.
Using data compiled by the BBC, this list will make for some interesting reading as fans compile their own Euro 2020 Scotland squads.
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![No wonder Scotland fans are desperate to see Celtic midfielder David Turnbull be included in the country's Euro 2020 squad. He's created 77 chances this campaign, giving him an average of 2.48 - far above anyone else in the league.](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjg4ZTcxNzZiLTI3N2ItNGY5Ni04ZmUyLTA4NzdiMTAyNmUyYzo1ZWRkNTIxYy00ZTk1LTQwMmQtODcxNC1lYWRhYTA2ZDdjMGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. David Turnbull (Motherwell/Celtic)
No wonder Scotland fans are desperate to see Celtic midfielder David Turnbull be included in the country's Euro 2020 squad. He's created 77 chances this campaign, giving him an average of 2.48 - far above anyone else in the league. Photo: Craig Foy SNS
![Statistically the most productive defender in the Scottish Premiership is Rangers' Borna Barisic, who has created an incredible 60 chances from left back this term, an average of 2 chances per 90 minutes.](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjg2MDUwNzhlLTE0Y2UtNDhiYi1hYTM0LTQ4YzMyZTY4NjUyMzpjOGMxNWVjMC0yMTI5LTRlZWYtOWE5OC0xNjIxZmUzYmQ5ZWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Borna Barisic (Rangers)
Statistically the most productive defender in the Scottish Premiership is Rangers' Borna Barisic, who has created an incredible 60 chances from left back this term, an average of 2 chances per 90 minutes. Photo: SNS
![Scotland star Ryan Christie has come in for critisism this season, but still boasts a very impressive 55 chances this season giving him an average 1.83 chances per 90 minutes.](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmQyZDcyYWE5LTg0OWMtNDgwMi05M2M0LTdlNTAwNTNlYWM5YzoxZDk2MGIxNS0zOWQ0LTRlZTEtODY2My03YWYzMzU3NWZkYjM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Ryan Christie (Celtic)
Scotland star Ryan Christie has come in for critisism this season, but still boasts a very impressive 55 chances this season giving him an average 1.83 chances per 90 minutes. Photo: Craig Foy SNS
![Gers captain James Tavernier has created an incredible 50 chances this season from full back, an average 1.72 chances per 90 minutes.](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjNkZTRjN2QwLWYwZGQtNDhkMi1hMTczLTEyY2M5Yjc5NzJiYjo5YTcxYjkyMS1jYmRjLTQyMWYtYjVjMy04ZDU5ZmQ0NTMzYmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=700)
4. James Tavernier (Rangers)
Gers captain James Tavernier has created an incredible 50 chances this season from full back, an average 1.72 chances per 90 minutes. Photo: Ross MacDonald