This is a comparison between two of the finest midfielders currently gracing the Premier League. This comparison is based on the statistics the two players have accumulated over a period of time that is from the 2018/19 season to date. The statistics are that of only their performances in the premier league. Focusing on defense Ngolo Kante seems to have had the upper hand with his competitor trailing in most defensive areas.
Below are the numbers they accumulated in various segments of the game each time they play.
|
NGOLO KANTE |
STATS |
PAUL POGBA |
|
88 |
Appearances |
77 |
|
7 |
Goals |
18 |
|
6 |
Assists |
15 |
|
24 |
Cleansheets |
12 |
|
87 |
Goals Conceded |
78 |
|
15 |
Blocks |
15 |
|
147 |
Interceptions |
51 |
|
197 |
Tackles |
103 |
|
103 |
Tackles won |
65 |
|
0 |
Last man Tackles |
0 |
|
83 |
Clearances |
83 |
|
38 |
Headed Clearances |
56 |
|
63 |
Aerial Battles Won |
143 |
|
0 |
Own Goals |
0 |
|
2 |
Error Leading to Goals |
1 |
|
0 |
Penalties Conceded |
3 |
However the stats are looking, the two players who possess great talents are doing so well for their respective teams Chelsea Fc and Manchester United. The two once combined to win the most prestigious trophy in the world of football for their country France back in 2018. Ngolo Kante is currently still a Uefa and club world cup champion who also seeks to help his team defend the titles as they are still in the Champions league with quarterfinal games against the competition's highest winner, Real Madrid.