Granit Xhaka vs Wouter Burger

Granit Xhaka leads on 8 of 12 metrics to Wouter Burger's 4. Granit Xhaka is clearest ahead for ball recoveries, pass completion and passes; Wouter Burger is clearest ahead for tackles, aerials won and duels won. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Wouter Burger averages 2.07 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Granit Xhaka on 1.72.

Wouter Burger averages 2.44 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.