Pierre-Emile Højbjerg vs Nico González

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Nico González's 5. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is clearest ahead for duel win rate, final-third passes and ball recoveries; Nico González is clearest ahead for ball security (possession lost), pass completion and tackles. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg averages 1.26 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Nico González on 1.02.

Nico González averages 2.00 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.