Dominik Szoboszlai is one of the biggest stars from the Bundesliga who recently joined Liverpool in the Premier League. The former Leipzig superstar must be a very talented midfielder for Liverpool’s boss Juergen Klopp to have signed him.
However, we know how good Fernandes has been since arriving in the Premier League. He is more than just a proven Premier League player.
But how do Szoboszlai’s stats compare to those of Fernandes? We are going to examine that in this article.
2022/2023 Season Comparison
Let’s examine the performance of both midfielders during the 2022/2023 season and compare their stats.
Szoboszlai vs Bruno Fernandes Stats
Szoboszlai and Bruno Fernandes Stats Comparison Breakdown
Based on the stats from the picture above:
- Szoboszlai has won 36.3% of the duels he has been involved in. Bruno Fernandes has won 23.3% of the duels he has been involved in.
- Szoboszlai’s defensive actions are better than about 33.7% of players per 90 minutes. Bruno Fernandes’s defensive actions are better than about 25.6% of players per 90 minutes.
- Szoboszlai delivers forward passes better than about 33.6% of players per 90 minutes. Bruno Fernandes delivers forward passes better than about 76.2% of players per 90 minutes.
- Szoboszlai has been accurate with 57.2% of his forward passes. Bruno Fernandes has been accurate with 34.1% of his forward passes.
- Szoboszlai’s performance in creating key passes which lead to goal-scoring opportunities is better than about 97.8% of players per 90 minutes. Bruno Fernandes’s performance in creating key passes which lead to goal-scoring opportunities is better than about 99.7% 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. Bruno Fernandes’s skill in progressive passes, signifying effective ball advancement, is better than about 89.3% of players per 90 minutes.
Goals, Assists, and Other Metrics (Domestic League)
| Szoboszlai | Fernandes | ||
| Matches | 31 | 37 | |
| Goals | 6 | 8 | |
| Expected Goals | 0.21 | 0.21 | |
| Goal Involvement | 14 | 16 | |
| Assists | 8 | 8 | |
| Expected Assists | 0.33 | 0.34 | |
| Minutes Played | 2452 | 3320 | |
| Completed Passes | 83% | 77% | |
| Shots Per Goal | 7.33 | 8.75 | |
| Minutes Per Goal | 409 | 415 | |
| Minutes Per Assist | 307 | 415 |
Based on the stats from the table above:
- Both players have 0.21 expected goals per 90, which means they’re expected to score around 0.21 goals for every 90 minutes played.
- Szoboszlai has been directly involved in 14 goals (either scoring or assisting), while Bruno Fernandes has been directly involved in 16 goals.
- Szoboszlai has an expected assist rate of 0.33 per 90 minutes. Bruno Fernandes has a slightly higher rate of 0.34 per 90 minutes.
- Szoboszlai has an 83% pass completion rate. Bruno Fernandes has a 77% pass completion rate.
- Szoboszlai scores a goal for every 7.33 shots he takes. Bruno Fernandes scores a goal for every 8.75 shots he takes.
- Szoboszlai takes around 409 minutes to score a goal. Bruno Fernandes takes around 415 minutes to score a goal.
- Szoboszlai takes around 307 minutes to make an assist. Bruno Fernandes takes around 415 minutes to make an assist.
Who is the Better Player in the 2022/2023 Season? Szoboszlai or Bruno Fernandes?
Looking at the recent season stats we have considered, Szoboszlai and Fernandes are very close statistically. Bruno Fernandes just has more goals than Szoboszlai, but overall their stats are comparable.
Another thing to note is that they have been playing in different leagues. Many consider the Premier League a more challenging league than the Bundesliga.
But now that Szoboszlai has arrived in the Premier League, we will see how he truly matches up against Fernandes.
Szoboszlai and Bruno Fernandes Statistical Comparison (All Seasons)
| Szoboszlai | Fernandes | ||
| Career Starts | 92 | 307 | |
| Starts as Sub | 37 | 92 | |
| Came on | 27 | 60 | |
| Taken Off | 47 | 131 | |
| Minutes Played | 8236 | 27157 | |
| Career Goals | 26 | 99 | |
| Career Assists | 22 | 81 |
Who is the Better Player Career-Wise? Szoboszlai or Bruno Fernandes?
Based on the stats from the table above, it is clear that Bruno Fernandes has had the better career so far, but he has also played significantly more minutes than Szoboszlai.
Final Opinion
Szoboszlai is a very talented young midfielder, and his addition to the Liverpool squad will surely strengthen their team.
I think the Hungarian has the potential to put in very strong performances in the Premier League, just as Bruno Fernandes did when Manchester United signed him from Sporting. Fernandes had a huge impact on United, no doubt. And based on the stats we’ve seen, the potential is there for Szoboszlai as well to excel in the Premier League.
However, we must wait and see how he adjusts to the Premier League.
