Marcelo Santos vs Jair Cortes

Marcelo Santos leads on 5 of 11 metrics to Jair Cortes's 4. Marcelo Santos is clearest ahead for interceptions, passes and ball recoveries; Jair Cortes is clearest ahead for final-third passes, tackles and aerials won. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Jair Cortes averages 0.33 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Marcelo Santos on 0.16.

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.