Yasin Ayari vs João Simões

Yasin Ayari leads on 7 of 12 metrics to João Simões's 5. Yasin Ayari is clearest ahead for key passes, ball security (possession lost) and final-third passes; João Simões is clearest ahead for tackles, duels won and aerials won. Both compared with defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

Yasin Ayari averages 0.65 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of João Simões on 0.36.

João Simões averages 1.91 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Yasin Ayari on 0.91.

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.