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 10 appearances and Virgil van Dijk 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.
James Tarkowski2026/2027 · Everton · Premier League · centre-back · age 33
Virgil van Dijk2026/2027 · Liverpool · Premier League · centre-back · age 35per 90 · posizione rispetto allo stesso ruolo nel campionatoJames Tarkowski leads on interceptions at 2.30 per 90 against 1.10, 109% more (4th of 71 in the league), blocked shots at 1.00 per 90 against 0.50, 100% more (26th of 71 in the league) and tackles at 1.50 per 90 against 0.90, 67% more (27th of 71 in the league).
Virgil van Dijk leads on passes at 68.6 per 90 against 47.7, 44% more (13th of 71 in the league), clearances at 7.10 per 90 against 5.00, 42% more (13th of 71 in the league) and ball recovery at 3.50 per 90 against 3.20, 9% more (32nd of 71 in the league).
Overall Virgil van Dijk has the better numbers, leading 5 of the 8 metrics to James Tarkowski's 3. Different roles inflate different columns, so read the ranks alongside the raw rates.
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