Daisuke Sakai vs Cheng Jin

Daisuke Sakai leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Cheng Jin's 2. Daisuke Sakai is clearest ahead for interceptions, aerials won and ball security (possession lost); Cheng Jin is clearest ahead for tackles and duel win rate. Both compared with defensive midfielders at a similar level.

Daisuke Sakai averages 1.92 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Cheng Jin on 1.21.

Cheng Jin averages 1.02 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Daisuke Sakai on 0.45.

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.