James Tarkowski vs Virgil van Dijk
James Tarkowski, a 33-year-old centre-back for Everton, and Virgil van Dijk, a 35-year-old centre-back for Liverpool, compared over the 2026/2027 season in the Premier League. James Tarkowski made 5 appearances and Virgil van Dijk 5. 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.
James Tarkowski2026/2027 · Everton · Premier League · centre-back · age 33
Virgil van Dijk2026/2027 · Liverpool · Premier League · centre-back · age 35per 90 · rank vs same position in leagueJames Tarkowski leads on blocked shots at 0.60 per 90 against 0.20, 200% more (78th of 157 in the league), tackles at 2.20 per 90 against 1.00, 120% more (61st of 263 in the league) and interceptions at 2.80 per 90 against 1.40, 100% more (9th of 226 in the league).
Virgil van Dijk leads on passes at 84.4 per 90 against 46.2, 83% more (7th of 297 in the league) and clearances at 7.00 per 90 against 4.60, 52% more (17th of 279 in the league).
Overall James Tarkowski has the better numbers, leading 5 of the 8 metrics to Virgil van Dijk's 2 with 1 level. Different roles inflate different columns, so read the ranks alongside the raw rates.
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