Declan Rice vs. Rodri 
Who are you taking? 
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When comparing Declan Rice and Rodri for the defensive midfield role, both players have distinct strengths that make them well-suited for the position.
Rodri, playing for Manchester City, excels in various defensive aspects such as ball recoveries (7.8 per 90 minutes), tackles made (2.2 per 90 minutes), and aerial duel success (73.68%). He is known for his consistency and dominance in the defensive side of the game, making him a reliable anchor man in midfield.
On the other hand, Declan Rice, currently at Arsenal, showcases his defensive capabilities through stats like ground duels success rate (56.58%), interceptions (1.6 per 90 minutes), and clearances (1.7 per 90 minutes). Rice’s ability to win ground duels and contribute defensively by making interceptions and clearances highlights his effectiveness in protecting his team’s defense.
Both players have similar defensive statistics, with Rodri excelling in aerial duels and ball recoveries while Rice stands out in ground duels, interceptions, and clearances.
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@Lokesh - Good analysis of each of their strengths.
Trophy Comparison - Rodri definitely has more trophies to tout.
Season Performance Stats 2023/24
Rice is currently ranking #18 in Premier League, while Rodri is ranking #6 in Premier League. Here too Rodri enjoys a better stat record in goals, assists and dribbles.
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