Lautaro Villegas vs Liam De Smet

Liam De Smet leads on 8 of 12 metrics to Lautaro Villegas's 3. Lautaro Villegas is clearest ahead for final-third passes, successful dribbles and key passes; Liam De Smet is clearest ahead for pass completion, passes and ball security (possession lost). Both compared with central midfielders in major leagues.

Lautaro Villegas averages 0.49 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Liam De Smet on 0.37.

Liam De Smet averages 2.52 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Lautaro Villegas on 2.42.

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.