Pierre-Emile Højbjerg vs Gustavo Puerta

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg leads on 5 of 12 metrics to Gustavo Puerta's 4. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is clearest ahead for interceptions, ball security (possession lost) and final-third passes; Gustavo Puerta is clearest ahead for duels won, tackles and pass completion. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg averages 1.26 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Gustavo Puerta on 1.19.

Gustavo Puerta averages 2.17 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.