Virgil van Dijk  vs Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

Virgil van Dijk  leads on 7 of 12 metrics to Jahmai Simpson-Pusey's 3. Virgil van Dijk  is clearest ahead for final-third passes, passes and expected goals (xG); Jahmai Simpson-Pusey is clearest ahead for clearances, interceptions and tackles. Both compared with centre-backs in the elite leagues.

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey averages 0.90 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Virgil van Dijk  on 0.61.

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.