Frenkie de Jong vs Youri Tielemans

Frenkie de Jong leads on 8 of 12 metrics to Youri Tielemans's 2. Frenkie de Jong is clearest ahead for ball security (possession lost), tackles and duel win rate; Youri Tielemans is clearest ahead for interceptions and aerials won. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Frenkie de Jong averages 2.14 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Youri Tielemans on 1.63.

Frenkie de Jong averages 2.32 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Youri Tielemans on 1.75.

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.