Lucas Paquetá vs Marcel Ruiz

Marcel Ruiz leads on 7 of 12 metrics to Lucas Paquetá's 5. Lucas Paquetá is clearest ahead for aerials won, tackles and passes; Marcel Ruiz is clearest ahead for ball recoveries, pass completion and ball security (possession lost). Both compared with defensive midfielders in major leagues.

Marcel Ruiz averages 1.72 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Lucas Paquetá on 1.58.

Lucas Paquetá averages 3.49 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Marcel Ruiz on 2.78.

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.