Rafael Pontelo vs Kelvin Pires

Kelvin Pires leads on 5 of 12 metrics to Rafael Pontelo's 3. Rafael Pontelo is clearest ahead for clearances, tackles and ball recoveries; Kelvin Pires is clearest ahead for aerials won, duel win rate and pass completion. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Rafael Pontelo averages 1.07 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Kelvin Pires on 0.86.

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.