Malick Thiaw vs Jan Paul van Hecke
Malick Thiaw, a 25-year-old centre-back for Newcastle United, and Jan Paul van Hecke, a 26-year-old centre-back for Tottenham Hotspur, compared over the 2026/2027 season in the Premier League. Malick Thiaw made 9 appearances and Jan Paul van Hecke 10. The 8 metrics below are measured per 90 minutes, with percentages shown as season averages, and each player ranked against players in the same position in their own league.
Malick Thiaw2026/2027 · Newcastle United · Premier League · centre-back · age 25
Jan Paul van Hecke2026/2027 · Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League · centre-back · age 26per 90 · rank vs same position in leagueMalick Thiaw leads on blocked shots at 1.63 per 90 against 1.10, 49% more (8th of 71 in the league), clearances at 6.28 per 90 against 4.80, 31% more (23rd of 71 in the league) and aerial success % at 68.4% against 63.5%, 8% more (17th of 71 in the league).
Jan Paul van Hecke leads on tackles at 1.60 per 90 against 0.25 (25th of 71 in the league), interceptions at 1.00 per 90 against 0.63, 59% more (36th of 71 in the league) and passes at 88.4 per 90 against 55.9, 58% more (3rd of 71 in the league).
Overall Jan Paul van Hecke has the better numbers, leading 5 of the 8 metrics to Malick Thiaw's 3. Different roles inflate different columns, so read the ranks alongside the raw rates.
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