Jan Vertonghen vs David Costas

Jan Vertonghen leads on 8 of 12 metrics to David Costas's 2. Jan Vertonghen is clearest ahead for clearances, passes and tackles; David Costas is clearest ahead for ball security (possession lost) and final-third passes. Percentiles are against each player's own peers: defenders in major leagues, and centre-backs in major leagues.

Jan Vertonghen averages 1.46 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of David Costas on 1.01.

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.