Pepe Castaño vs Niu Ziyi

Pepe Castaño leads on 8 of 11 metrics to Niu Ziyi's 2. Pepe Castaño is clearest ahead for aerial win rate, aerials won and passes; Niu Ziyi is clearest ahead for tackles and clearances. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Niu Ziyi averages 0.95 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Pepe Castaño on 0.75.

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.