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 5 appearances and Jan Paul van Hecke 5. The 7 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 aerial duels won at 3.60 per 90 against 2.40, 50% more (18th of 268 in the league), aerial success % at 69.2% against 46.2%, 50% more (21st of 195 in the league) and clearances at 7.00 per 90 against 4.80, 46% more (17th of 279 in the league).
Jan Paul van Hecke leads on ball recovery at 3.40 per 90 against 2.00, 70% more (170th of 297 in the league), passes at 78.0 per 90 against 52.0, 50% more (11th of 297 in the league) and interceptions at 0.60 per 90 against 0.40, 50% more (162nd of 226 in the league).
Overall Malick Thiaw has a narrow edge, leading 4 of the 7 metrics to Jan Paul van Hecke's 3. Different roles inflate different columns, so read the ranks alongside the raw rates.
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