Pierre-Emile Højbjerg vs Tom Cairney

Tom Cairney leads on 8 of 12 metrics to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's 4. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is clearest ahead for interceptions, ball recoveries and final-third passes; Tom Cairney is clearest ahead for ball security (possession lost), duel win rate and pass completion. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Tom Cairney averages 1.75 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 Tom Cairney on 1.32.

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.