Mateo Kovacic vs Equi Fernández

Mateo Kovacic leads on 5 of 12 metrics to Equi Fernández's 4. Mateo Kovacic is clearest ahead for final-third passes, key passes and passes; Equi Fernández is clearest ahead for tackles, duels won and aerials won. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Mateo Kovacic averages 1.89 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Equi Fernández on 1.01.

Equi Fernández averages 3.70 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Mateo Kovacic on 2.05.

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.