Saifullah Akbar vs Y. Shimamura

Saifullah Akbar leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Y. Shimamura's 4. Saifullah Akbar is clearest ahead for passes, big chances created and final-third passes; Y. Shimamura is clearest ahead for successful dribbles, key passes and ball recoveries. Both compared with central midfielders at a similar level.

Y. Shimamura averages 0.55 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Saifullah Akbar on 0.40.

Saifullah Akbar averages 0.24 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Y. Shimamura on 0.13.

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.