Luciano Castán vs Nikola Simic

Luciano Castán and Nikola Simic are level, each ahead on 5 of 12 metrics. Luciano Castán is clearest ahead for final-third passes, clearances and aerials won; Nikola Simic is clearest ahead for tackles, ball recoveries and duel win rate. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Nikola Simic averages 1.68 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Luciano Castán on 0.97.

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.