Aaron Hayden vs Xilong Yao

Aaron Hayden and Xilong Yao are level, each ahead on 5 of 12 metrics. Aaron Hayden is clearest ahead for aerial win rate, final-third passes and aerials won; Xilong Yao is clearest ahead for tackles, interceptions and ball security (possession lost). Both compared with centre-backs in lower leagues.

Xilong Yao averages 0.97 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Aaron Hayden on 0.32.

Every stat is per 90 minutes or a rate from club matches. Form weights recent matches most heavily; Season uses only this club season. The player with the higher number wins each metric, except ball security where fewer losses is better. Percentiles show where each player sits against others in his own role and level.