Julien Laporte vs Matte Smets

Julien Laporte leads on 5 of 12 metrics to Matte Smets's 3. Julien Laporte is clearest ahead for tackles, duel win rate and aerials won; Matte Smets is clearest ahead for clearances, expected goals (xG) and ball recoveries. Both compared with centre-backs in major leagues.

Julien Laporte averages 1.35 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Matte Smets on 1.11.

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.