Islam Abou-Salima vs Tiago Penalba

Tiago Penalba leads on 5 of 11 metrics to Islam Abou-Salima's 4. Islam Abou-Salima is clearest ahead for final-third passes, ball recoveries and clearances; Tiago Penalba is clearest ahead for pass completion, passes and tackles. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Tiago Penalba averages 1.08 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Islam Abou-Salima on 0.69.

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.