Yuki Kobayashi vs Jorge Álvarez

Jorge Álvarez leads on 7 of 12 metrics to Yuki Kobayashi's 5. Yuki Kobayashi is clearest ahead for final-third passes, pass completion and key passes; Jorge Álvarez is clearest ahead for aerials won, ball recoveries and interceptions. Both compared with defensive midfielders at a similar level.

Yuki Kobayashi averages 1.54 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of Jorge Álvarez on 1.17.

Jorge Álvarez averages 0.40 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Yuki Kobayashi on 0.39.

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.