Nico Elvedi vs Patrick Mainka
Nico Elvedi, a 30-year-old centre-back for Leeds United, and Patrick Mainka, a 32-year-old centre-back for FC Heidenheim, compared over the 2026/2027 season across the Premier League and the 2. Bundesliga. Nico Elvedi made 8 appearances and Patrick Mainka 11. 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.
Nico Elvedi2026/2027 · Leeds United · Premier League · centre-back · age 30
Patrick Mainka2026/2027 · FC Heidenheim · 2. Bundesliga · centre-back · age 32per 90 · rank vs same position in leagueNico Elvedi leads on passes at 49.4 per 90 against 45.0, 10% more (43rd of 71 in the league) and ball recovery at 3.04 per 90 against 2.86, 6% more (50th of 71 in the league).
Patrick Mainka leads on interceptions at 1.71 per 90 against 0.79, 117% more (18th of 58 in the league), aerial duels won at 4.76 per 90 against 2.24, 112% more (3rd of 58 in the league) and tackles at 1.43 per 90 against 0.79, 80% more (33rd of 58 in the league).
Overall Patrick Mainka has a clear edge, leading 6 of the 8 metrics to Nico Elvedi's 2. Different roles inflate different columns, so read the ranks alongside the raw rates.