Liam Cooper vs Mads Fenger Nielsen

Mads Fenger Nielsen leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Liam Cooper's 5. Liam Cooper is clearest ahead for ball recoveries, aerials won and expected goals (xG); Mads Fenger Nielsen is clearest ahead for final-third passes, tackles and aerial win rate. Percentiles are against each player's own peers: centre-backs in lower leagues, and defenders in lower leagues.

Mads Fenger Nielsen averages 0.73 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Liam Cooper on 0.70.

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.