Granit Xhaka vs Matt Grimes

Matt Grimes leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Granit Xhaka's 5. Granit Xhaka is clearest ahead for ball recoveries, key passes and interceptions; Matt Grimes is clearest ahead for aerials won, tackles and passes. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Granit Xhaka averages 1.72 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Matt Grimes on 0.98.

Matt Grimes averages 1.86 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Granit Xhaka on 1.65.

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.