Shogo Sasaki vs Matte Smets

Matte Smets leads on 6 of 12 metrics to Shogo Sasaki's 4. Shogo Sasaki is clearest ahead for interceptions, aerials won and aerial win rate; Matte Smets is clearest ahead for clearances, pass completion and final-third passes. Both compared with centre-backs in major leagues.

Matte Smets averages 1.00 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Shogo Sasaki on 0.83.

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.