Pierre-Emile Højbjerg vs Granit Xhaka

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Granit Xhaka are level, each ahead on 6 of 12 metrics. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is clearest ahead for interceptions, pass completion and ball security (possession lost); Granit Xhaka is clearest ahead for duel win rate, key passes and ball recoveries. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Granit Xhaka averages 1.72 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg on 1.26.

Granit Xhaka averages 1.65 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg on 1.59.

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.