Italian Pride: Brentford's New Bee Makes 6 Open-Play Chances Against West Ham, Setting a Club Record

In the Premier League's 8th round finale, Brentford defeated West Ham United 2-0 on the road. The 21-year-old Italian newcomer Michael Kayode started at right-back for Brentford, playing the entire match with a lively and outstanding display. Opta data shows that Kayode is the first Brentford player to generate 6 open-play chances in a Premier League game.

Kayode created a total of 7 scoring opportunities in this match, matching the record for most chances created by an Italian player in a single game since Opta began data collection in the 2003-04 season. He shares this record with Italian international Tonali, who also created 7 chances in Newcastle’s 3-0 win over Ipswich in April 2025.

Throw-ins turned powerful launching plays have become a key tactic for many teams, similar to a set-piece opportunity in the attacking third. Kayode is Brentford’s main executor of these forceful throw-ins, proving to be a valuable find for the Bees.

Kayode joined Brentford this summer from Fiorentina for a transfer fee of €17.5 million. He has yet to make an appearance for Italy’s senior national team but is developing very well at Brentford. The competitive Premier League environment is helping this Italian talent grow and gain valuable experience abroad.

At 21 years old, Kayode stands 1.79 meters tall, is right-footed, and primarily plays as a right-back. He is contracted with Brentford until 2030 and is currently valued at €20 million by Transfermarkt. Since joining Brentford, he has immediately become a regular starter, featuring in all 8 Premier League games this season and increasing his market value by €2 million.