Pierre-Emile Højbjerg vs Pablo Fornals

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg leads on 10 of 12 metrics to Pablo Fornals's 2. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is clearest ahead for aerials won, interceptions and duels won; Pablo Fornals is clearest ahead for key passes and ball recoveries. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Pablo Fornals averages 2.67 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg on 1.26.

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg averages 1.59 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Pablo Fornals on 0.83.

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.