Messias vs Marco Ballini

Messias leads on 7 of 11 metrics to Marco Ballini's 3. Messias is clearest ahead for pass completion, ball recoveries and aerial win rate; Marco Ballini is clearest ahead for final-third passes, aerials won and passes. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Messias averages 1.03 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Marco Ballini on 0.89.

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.