Giannis Papanikolaou vs Ferjani Sassi

Giannis Papanikolaou leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Ferjani Sassi's 5. Giannis Papanikolaou is clearest ahead for interceptions, duels won and key passes; Ferjani Sassi is clearest ahead for final-third passes, pass completion and touches. Both compared with defensive midfielders at a similar level.

Giannis Papanikolaou averages 0.99 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Ferjani Sassi on 0.83.

Giannis Papanikolaou averages 2.72 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Ferjani Sassi on 2.28.

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.