Aleksander van der Spa vs Karl Ward

Karl Ward leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Aleksander van der Spa's 4. Aleksander van der Spa is clearest ahead for clearances, ball recoveries and aerials won; Karl Ward is clearest ahead for tackles, final-third passes and passes. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Karl Ward averages 0.48 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Aleksander van der Spa on 0.00.

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.