Shinya Yajima vs Matt Palmer

Matt Palmer leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Shinya Yajima's 5. Shinya Yajima is clearest ahead for final-third passes, successful dribbles and goals + assists; Matt Palmer is clearest ahead for tackles, pass completion and ball recoveries. Both compared with central midfielders in lower leagues.

Shinya Yajima averages 1.36 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Matt Palmer on 1.31.

Matt Palmer averages 1.08 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Shinya Yajima on 0.08.

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.