Niklas Gunnarsson vs Vitor Mendes

Niklas Gunnarsson leads on 5 of 12 metrics to Vitor Mendes's 4. Niklas Gunnarsson is clearest ahead for final-third passes, aerial win rate and aerials won; Vitor Mendes is clearest ahead for tackles, passes and ball recoveries. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Vitor Mendes averages 1.34 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Niklas Gunnarsson on 0.69.

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.