Taiyo Ushiyama vs Nikita Zaharenkov

Taiyo Ushiyama leads on 5 of 9 metrics to Nikita Zaharenkov's 4. Taiyo Ushiyama is clearest ahead for clearances, pass completion and tackles; Nikita Zaharenkov is clearest ahead for aerials won, aerial win rate and duel win rate. Both compared with centre-backs at a similar level.

Taiyo Ushiyama averages 0.36 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Nikita Zaharenkov on 0.00.

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.