Takeru Itakura vs Naiki Imai

Takeru Itakura leads on 5 of 9 metrics to Naiki Imai's 3. Takeru Itakura is clearest ahead for passes, pass completion and interceptions; Naiki Imai is clearest ahead for tackles, ball security (possession lost) and aerials won. Both compared with centre-backs in lower leagues.

Naiki Imai averages 0.75 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Takeru Itakura on 0.41.

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.