In this article, we will compare the new Liverpool star, Dominik Szoboszlai, who recently made his move from the Bundesliga, with the latest addition to Arsenal, Declan Rice, who also joined the team recently from West Ham.
2022/2023 Season Comparison
Let’s take a look at the performance of both players during the 2022/2023 season and compare their stats.
Rice vs Szoboszlai Stats
Declan Rice and Szoboszlai Stats Comparison Breakdown
Based on the stats from the picture above:
- Declan Rice has won 98.3% of the duels he has been involved in. Szoboszlai has won 36.3% of the duels he has been involved in.
- Declan Rice’s defensive actions are better than about 71.6% of players per 90 minutes. Szoboszlai’s defensive actions are better than about 33.7% of players per 90 minutes.
- Declan Rice delivers forward passes better than about 79% of players per 90 minutes. Szoboszlai delivers forward passes better than about 33.6% of players per 90 minutes.
- Declan Rice has been accurate with 96.7% of his forward passes. Szoboszlai has been accurate with 57.2% of his forward passes.
- Declan Rice’s performance in creating key passes which lead to goal-scoring opportunities is better than about 23.5% of players per 90 minutes. Szoboszlai’s performance in creating key passes which lead to goal-scoring opportunities is better than about 97.8% of players per 90 minutes.
- Declan Rice’s skill in progressive passes, signifying effective ball advancement, is better than about 68.1% of players per 90 minutes. Szoboszlai’s skill in progressive passes, signifying effective ball advancement, is better than about 68.6% of players per 90 minutes.
Goals, Assists, and Other Metrics (Domestic League)
| D.Rice | Szoboszlai | ||
| Matches | 37 | 31 | |
| Goals | 4 | 6 | |
| Expected Goals | 0.09 | 0.21 | |
| Goal Involvement | 5 | 14 | |
| Assists | 1 | 8 | |
| Expected Assists | 0.15 | 0.33 | |
| Minutes Played | 3272 | 2452 | |
| Completed Passes | 88% | 83% | |
| Shots Per Goal | 6.50 | 7.33 | |
| Minutes Per Goal | 818 | 409 | |
| Minutes Per Assist | 3272 | 307 |
Based on the stats from the table above:
- Declan Rice have 0.09 expected goals per 90 (number of goals expected to score for every 90 minutes played). Szoboszlai have 0.21 expected goals per 90 (number of goals expected to score for every 90 minutes played).
- Declan Rice has been directly involved in 5 goals (either scoring or assisting), while Szoboszlai has been directly involved in 14 goals.
- Declan Rice has an expected assist rate of 0.15 per 90 minutes. Szoboszlai has an expected assist rate of 0.33 per 90 minutes.
- Declan Rice has an 88% pass completion rate. Szoboszlai has an 83% pass completion rate.
- Declan scores a goal for every 6.50 shots he takes. Szoboszlai scores a goal for every 7.33 shots he takes.
- Declan Rice takes around 818 minutes to score a goal. Szoboszlai takes around 409 minutes to score a goal.
- Declan Rice takes around 3272 minutes to make an assist. Szoboszlai takes around 307 minutes to make an assist.
Who is the Better Player in the 2022/2023 Season? Declan Rice or Szoboszlai?
Based on the statistics from the recent season covered in this article, Declan Rice and Szoboszlai seem to have strengths in different positions. Declan Rice is strong defensively, while Szoboszlai is skilled offensively.
Declan Rice and Szoboszlai Statistical Comparison (All Seasons)
| D.Rice | Szoboszlai | ||
| Career Starts | 255 | 92 | |
| Starts as Sub | 46 | 37 | |
| Came on | 19 | 27 | |
| Taken Off | 24 | 47 | |
| Minutes Played | 22900 | 8236 | |
| Career Goals | 16 | 26 | |
| Career Assists | 12 | 22 |
Who is the Better Player Career-Wise? Declan Rice or Szoboszlai?
According to the stats provided in the table above, Szoboszlai is a better player career-wise. He has more goals and assists than Declan Rice in 163 lesser matches.
Final Thoughts
As mentioned earlier, Declan Rice primarily operates as a defensive midfielder, while Szoboszlai’s expertise lies in being an attacking midfielder.
Both players have proven to be highly capable in their respective positions, making them valuable assets to any team. I think having both of them on the same team would likely create a strong and effective combination.
