Thabo Cele vs Artem Karpukas

Thabo Cele leads on 5 of 12 metrics to Artem Karpukas's 3. Thabo Cele is clearest ahead for aerials won, tackles and final-third passes; Artem Karpukas is clearest ahead for ball security (possession lost), key passes and ball recoveries. Both compared with defensive midfielders at a similar level.

Artem Karpukas averages 1.07 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Thabo Cele on 0.96.

Thabo Cele averages 2.33 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Artem Karpukas on 1.76.

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.