Christian Østergaard vs Liu Jiqiang

Christian Østergaard leads on 7 of 12 metrics to Liu Jiqiang's 3. Christian Østergaard is clearest ahead for ball recoveries, ball security (possession lost) and aerials won; Liu Jiqiang is clearest ahead for final-third passes, clearances and aerial win rate. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Christian Østergaard averages 1.30 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Liu Jiqiang on 1.16.

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.