Pierre-Emile Højbjerg vs Youri Tielemans

Youri Tielemans leads on 7 of 12 metrics to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's 4. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is clearest ahead for ball recoveries, touches and passes; Youri Tielemans is clearest ahead for duel win rate, ball security (possession lost) and pass completion. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Youri Tielemans averages 1.63 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg on 1.26.

Youri Tielemans averages 1.75 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.