Alejandro Francés vs Villads Schmidt Nielsen

Villads Schmidt Nielsen leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Alejandro Francés's 5. Alejandro Francés is clearest ahead for tackles, ball recoveries and duel win rate; Villads Schmidt Nielsen is clearest ahead for clearances, ball security (possession lost) and aerial win rate. Both compared with centre-backs in major leagues.

Alejandro Francés averages 3.21 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Villads Schmidt Nielsen on 1.49.

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.