Ousmane Kanté vs Mikel Villanueva

Mikel Villanueva leads on 7 of 12 metrics to Ousmane Kanté's 3. Ousmane Kanté is clearest ahead for ball security (possession lost), pass completion and clearances; Mikel Villanueva is clearest ahead for passes, interceptions and ball recoveries. Both compared with centre-backs in major leagues.

Mikel Villanueva averages 1.76 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Ousmane Kanté on 1.54.

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.