Castrol EDGE Performance data shows that Xabi Alonso has conceded 38 fouls this season in La Liga, while Xavi has conceded only four.
The statistics suggest a deeper role occupied by Xabi Alonso, with fewer shots, chances created, crosses or dribbles, but more tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
Xavi is central to Pep Guardiola’s system, having had 3131 touches of the ball, more than any other player across the top five European leagues.
|
Player |
Xabi Alonso |
Xavi |
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Team |
Real Madrid |
Barcelona |
|
Appearances |
28 | 26 |
|
Starts |
24 | 25 |
|
Minutes On Pitch |
2,241 | 2,079 |
|
Goal Attempts |
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Goals |
0 | 3 |
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Shots |
12 | 26 |
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Shots On Target |
5 | 11 |
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Shots Off Target |
7 | 15 |
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Blocked shots |
5 | 7 |
|
Passing |
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|
Touches |
2351 | 3256 |
|
Touches per game |
84.0 | 125.2 |
|
Goal Assists |
5 | 5 |
|
Key Passes |
44 | 61 |
|
Total Passes |
1,739 | 2,795 |
|
Pass Completion % |
85% | 94% |
|
Pass Completion in final third % |
74% | 89% |
|
Duels |
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|
Duels |
280 | 149 |
|
Duels won % |
60% | 60% |
|
Crossing |
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|
Total Crosses |
76 | 99 |
|
Cross Completion % |
26% | 28% |
|
Dribbling |
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|
Dribbles |
14 | 39 |
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Dribble Completion % |
50% | 77% |
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Defending |
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Tackles Made |
89 | 28 |
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Tackles Won % |
80% | 75% |
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Blocks |
7 | 0 |
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Clearances |
39 | 14 |
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Interceptions |
80 | 26 |
|
Discipline |
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Fouls |
38 | 4 |
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Fouls won |
28 | 31 |
|
Yellow Cards |
10 | 5 |
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Red Cards |
0 | 0 |
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