Syed Akmal vs Ryan Mercieca

Ryan Mercieca leads on 5 of 9 metrics to Syed Akmal's 2. Syed Akmal is clearest ahead for aerial win rate and ball security (possession lost); Ryan Mercieca is clearest ahead for aerials won, pass completion and tackles. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Ryan Mercieca averages 0.25 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Syed Akmal 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.