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How To Use The Squawka Comparison Matrix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Pick your players:<\/strong> Search our database of players and teams for the players or teams you want to compare by clicking the blank player cards above. You can select up to five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. ‘Total’ or ‘Per90’?<\/strong> Toggle between the two options above the player cards. The ‘Per90’ option gives you a per-90-minute average based on the recorded game time for your selected player(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Edit stats:<\/strong> Hit the ‘Edit Stats’ button to browse nine categories, from ‘Shooting’ to ‘Duels’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Settle the Alphonso Davies vs Jonathan David debate once and for all*:<\/strong> Select your stats, sit back, and start drafting that “I told you so” message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Disclaimer: You definitely won’t be able to settle it once and for all.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do the Stats on the Comparison Matrix Mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Player Compare by Position<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Goalkeepers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Saves Made<\/strong> A straightforward one to start. How many saves has the goalkeeper made? This tells you not only how good a shot-stopper they are, but also hints at how many efforts their defence is allowing on goal \u2014 relevant whether you’re tracking a CPL keeper or a Canadian international.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Save Percentage<\/strong> Measures how effective a goalkeeper is at stopping shots on target. A higher save percentage means more saves made. Pair this with other stats like goals prevented or clean sheets for a fuller picture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Clean Sheets<\/strong> How many matches has a side completed without conceding? For goalkeepers, this only counts when they play the full 90 minutes and keep a shutout \u2014 a term any Canadian soccer fan will be familiar with from watching the national team grind out results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Goals Conceded (Inside\/Outside Box)<\/strong> Breaks down exactly where goals are being scored against a team or goalkeeper. Inside the box covers headers, tap-ins, rebounds, and close-range finishes. Outside the box covers long shots and set pieces \u2014 the kind of strikes that have lit up CPL and MLS matches alike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Penalties Faced & Saved<\/strong> Key indicators of a goalkeeper’s composure from the spot. A high save count points to strong reflexes, anticipation, and nerve under pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Defenders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Clearances<\/strong> The number of times a player removes the ball from a dangerous area by kicking, heading, or otherwise getting it away from goal to relieve pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Interceptions<\/strong> How many times a player reads and cuts out an opponent’s pass before it reaches its target \u2014 a key skill for defenders in the high-pressing style many Canadian clubs favour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Blocked Shots<\/strong> The number of times a player physically stops a shot from reaching the goal using any part of their body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tackles Made<\/strong> How many times a player has successfully challenged an opponent to win the ball back through a direct physical contest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Last-Man Tackles<\/strong> The number of times a player makes a crucial tackle as the last line of defence between the attacker and the goalkeeper \u2014 the kind of moment that gets Canadian fans off their seats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fouls from Tackles<\/strong> How many fouls a player commits while attempting a tackle, typically when they fail to win the ball cleanly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cards (Yellow, Red)<\/strong> Tracks disciplinary records. Useful for assessing defenders who regularly engage in physical battles across a gruelling CPL or MLS season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Duels Won<\/strong> Measures one-on-one contests won, covering both ground battles and aerial challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Aerial & Ground Duel Success<\/strong> Measures a player’s effectiveness in winning challenges in the air and on the ground \u2014 two very different skill sets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Midfielders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Ball Recoveries<\/strong> How many times a player wins the ball back for their team after it has been lost or contested \u2014 a vital stat for the engine-room players driving Canadian club sides forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Passes Completed<\/strong> The total number of successful passes a player makes during a match, whether short, long, forward, or backward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Passing Accuracy %<\/strong> The percentage of successful passes out of all attempted. Calculated as: Passing Accuracy % = (Completed Passes \u00f7 Total Passes Attempted) \u00d7 100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Assists<\/strong> The number of times a player directly sets up a teammate to score with a final pass or cross.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Through Balls<\/strong> Passes that split the opposition’s defensive line and create clear goal-scoring chances \u2014 the kind of incisive ball that has made Canadian midfielders such as Stephen Eust\u00e1quio or Jessie Fleming a joy to watch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Open-Play Passes<\/strong> Passes completed during active game situations, excluding set pieces like corners, free kicks, or throw-ins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Take-ons Completed<\/strong> How many times a player successfully dribbles past an opponent in a one-on-one situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Take-on Success %<\/strong> The percentage of successful dribbles out of all attempts. Calculated as: Take-on Success % = (Take-ons Completed \u00f7 Take-ons Attempted) \u00d7 100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Possession Lost<\/strong> How many times a player loses the ball through a bad touch, poor pass, dispossession, or failed dribble.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Forwards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Goals (Penalty, Non-Penalty, Home\/Away)<\/strong> Breaks down goal-scoring into detailed categories to show reliability and versatility \u2014 essential when assessing the likes of Jonathan David or Cyle Larin on the international stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Winning Goals<\/strong> Goals that directly secure a team’s victory \u2014 the clutch moments every Canadian soccer fan lives for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Shots on Target<\/strong> The number of times a player’s shot is directed within the goal frame and would have scored if not saved or blocked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Shot Accuracy %<\/strong> The percentage of shots on target out of all attempts. Calculated as: Shot Accuracy % = (Shots on Target \u00f7 Total Shots Attempted) \u00d7 100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Goals from Inside\/Outside Box<\/strong> Breaks down goals by location \u2014 close-range finishes inside the area versus long-range efforts from outside it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Offsides<\/strong> How many times a player is caught in an offside position during attacking play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Take-ons<\/strong> The total number of dribble attempts made by a player, whether successful or not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          What Can You Use the Comparison Matrix For?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Fantasy Soccer Decisions<\/strong> Get a tactical edge in your fantasy league by picking players based on form and underlying metrics rather than hype. Spot undervalued players with rising creative or defensive stats, or target high-volume shooters with strong touches in the opposition box when picking your captain \u2014 whether you’re playing Fantasy Premier League or MLS Fantasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Tactical Breakdowns and Match Previews<\/strong> Go deeper than surface-level stats when previewing Canadian Premier League clashes, MLS matchups, or CanMNT and CanWNT fixtures. Analyze team structure, individual roles, and game dynamics for smarter predictions and sharper commentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Betting<\/strong> Make evidence-based predictions across multiple markets rather than relying on gut feeling alone. Compare player strengths and weaknesses \u2014 for example, a winger with high take-on numbers up against a full-back with a poor tackle success rate \u2014 to find the edge before placing your bets. Please play responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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