According to opta statistics, Tottenham player Palinha has completed 44 steals in the Premier League this season, at least 12 more than any other player (the second most steals currently is Crystal Palace defender Tyrik Mitchell with 32).
At the same time, he is also the only player in the Premier League with double figures in steals in a single game this season. He completed a total of 10 steals in the game against Villa in October.