Gonçalo Silva vs Liu Jiqiang

Gonçalo Silva leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Liu Jiqiang's 5. Gonçalo Silva is clearest ahead for passes, clearances and final-third passes; Liu Jiqiang is clearest ahead for tackles, ball recoveries and pass completion. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Liu Jiqiang averages 1.16 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Gonçalo Silva on 0.67.

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.