João Afonso vs Damian van Bruggen

Damian van Bruggen leads on 5 of 12 metrics to João Afonso's 3. João Afonso is clearest ahead for ball recoveries, duel win rate and passes; Damian van Bruggen is clearest ahead for final-third passes, clearances and aerials won. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

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.