William Saliba vs Rúben Dias

📊 The Complete Statistical Breakdown

⚽ Goal Threat & Finishing

William Saliba scored 2 goals and had 2 non-penalty goals with a notable contribution in terms of set pieces or attacking opportunities. Rúben Dias, on the other hand, had 0 goals and 0 non-penalty goals. Saliba is clearly the superior player in terms of goal threat and finishing ability.

🎨 Creative Impact

Saliba provided 1 assist, contributing to his team's attacking play, while Dias did not register any assists. Both players may not be primary creative outlets, but Saliba's contribution, albeit small, is better than Dias's complete lack of creativity.

🛡️ Defensive Contribution

Saliba made 34 tackles with an 83.3% success rate, 19 interceptions, 85 clearances, and 13 blocks. His defensive actions totaled 53. Dias had 21 tackles with a 61.1% success rate, 18 interceptions, 56 clearances, and 21 blocks, totaling 39 defensive actions. Saliba outperformed Dias in every defensive metric, showcasing superior defensive work rate and effectiveness.

⚡ Team Dependency & Impact

Saliba contributed 2% of Arsenal's 84 goals and 1% of their 64 assists. Dias contributed 0% to Manchester City's goals and assists. Saliba was a more impactful player for his team, showcasing his importance in both defensive and attacking phases.

⏱️ Minutes & Efficiency

Saliba played 2,415 minutes across 27 appearances, averaging 89.5 minutes per game with consistent starts. Dias played 1,998 minutes in 26 appearances, averaging 76.8 minutes per game. Saliba was more efficient and consistent in terms of minutes played, indicating his reliability.

🟨 Discipline & Reliability

Saliba received 4 yellow cards and had no red cards, while Dias had 3 yellow cards and also no red cards. Both players maintained a good disciplinary record, but Saliba's slightly higher yellow card count does not detract from his overall reliability.

🏆 Squad Context

Both players played for top Premier League clubs with strong attacking records. Arsenal scored 84 goals while Manchester City scored 92 goals, showing both teams had potent attacks that could influence individual defensive statistics.

📈 Overall Statistical Dominance

In summary, Saliba outperformed Dias in attacking contributions, defensive metrics, and overall impact on team performance. Saliba had better raw numbers and efficiency metrics across all areas of comparison.