Man City defender has most headers in Champions League ahead of Anderson Talisca and Man United striker Lukaku

Man City defender has most headers in Champions League ahead of Anderson Talisca and Man United striker Lukaku

Besiktas became the first Super Lig side to book a place in the Champions League Last 16 as group leaders after topping Group G.

The Black Eagles finished ahead of runners-up Porto, third placed Red Bull Leipzig and last placed Monaco.

The Istanbul giants also became the first Turkish side to finish the group stage unbeaten, record 14 points and win four games among several other records.

Besiktas scored a total of 11 goals against their group opponents.

Anderson Talisca ended up netting four of those 11 goals, two of which were from headers.

A total of six players scored two headers including Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, Bayern Munich star Corentin Tolisso, Monaco forward Radamel Falcao, PSG striker Edinson Cavani and Feyenoord’s Nicolai Jorgensen.

The only player to score more than two headers was actually Manchester City defender John Stones (3).

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Stones, Cavani, Talisca, Lukaku and Tolisso will have the opportunity to add to their tally as their respective sides have booked a place in the Last 16.

Besiktas will take on Bayern Munich in the next round of the competition.

United have drawn Sevilla, Manchester City face Basel and PSG take face Real Madrid.