Ben Paton vs Shun Shibata

Shun Shibata leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Ben Paton's 4. Ben Paton is clearest ahead for ball recoveries, goals + assists and big chances created; Shun Shibata is clearest ahead for interceptions, final-third passes and shots. Both compared with central midfielders at a similar level.

Shun Shibata averages 1.54 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Ben Paton on 1.30.

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.