In this article, we will examine the comparison between Dominik Szoboszlai, who recently joined Liverpool from the Bundesliga, and Mason Mount, who recently made a move from Chelsea to Manchester United.
Premier League fans have been curious about their respective abilities and statistics, and we’ll delve into those details to shed light on their performances.
2022/2023 Season Comparison
Let’s take a look at the performance of both midfielders during the 2022/2023 season and compare their stats.
Szoboszlai vs Mount Stats
Szoboszlai and Mount Stats Comparison Breakdown
Based on the stats from the picture above:
- Szoboszlai has won 36.3% of the duels he has been involved in. Mount has won 42.1% of the duels he has been involved in.
- Szoboszlai’s defensive actions are better than about 33.7% of players per 90 minutes. Mount’s defensive actions are better than about 36.3% of players per 90 minutes.
- Szoboszlai delivers forward passes better than about 33.6% of players per 90 minutes. Mount delivers forward passes better than about 33.7% of players per 90 minutes.
- Szoboszlai has been accurate with 57.2% of his forward passes. Mount has been accurate with 61.7% 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. Mount’s performance in creating key passes which lead to goal-scoring opportunities is better than about 85.8% 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. Mount skill in progressive passes, signifying effective ball advancement, is better than about 17.2% of players per 90 minutes.
Goals, Assists, and Other Metrics (Domestic League)
| Szoboszlai | Mount | ||
| Matches | 31 | 24 | |
| Goals | 6 | 3 | |
| Expected Goals | 0.21 | 0.11 | |
| Goal Involvement | 14 | 5 | |
| Assists | 8 | 2 | |
| Expected Assists | 0.33 | 0.20 | |
| Minutes Played | 2452 | 1657 | |
| Completed Passes | 83% | 80% | |
| Shots Per Goal | 7.33 | 10.00 | |
| Minutes Per Goal | 409 | 552 | |
| Minutes Per Assist | 307 | 829 |
Based on the stats from the table above:
- Szoboszlai have 0.21 expected goals per 90 (number of goals expected to score for every 90 minutes played). Mount have 0.11 expected goals per 90 (number of goals expected to score for every 90 minutes played).
- Szoboszlai has been directly involved in 14 goals (either scoring or assisting), while Mount has been directly involved in 5 goals.
- Szoboszlai has an expected assist rate of 0.33 per 90 minutes. Mount has an expected assist rate of 0.20 per 90 minutes.
- Szoboszlai has an 83% pass completion rate. Mount has an 80% pass completion rate.
- Szoboszlai scores a goal for every 7.33 shots he takes. Mount scores a goal for every 10 shots he takes.
- Szoboszlai takes around 409 minutes to score a goal. Mount takes around 552 minutes to score a goal.
- Szoboszlai takes around 307 minutes to make an assist. Mount takes around 829 minutes to make an assist.
Who is the Better Player in the 2022/2023 Season? Szoboszlai or Mount?
Based on the statistics from the recent season covered in this article, it is evident that Szoboszlai outperforms Mount in every aspect.
Throughout last season, he showcased superior abilities compared to Mount, scoring more goals, providing more assists, and excelling in various other metrics as well.
Szoboszlai and Mount Statistical Comparison (All Seasons)
| Szoboszlai | Mount | ||
| Career Starts | 92 | 238 | |
| Starts as Sub | 37 | 79 | |
| Came on | 27 | 57 | |
| Taken Off | 47 | 79 | |
| Minutes Played | 8236 | 21309 | |
| Career Goals | 26 | 54 | |
| Career Assists | 22 | 45 |
Who is the Better Player Career-Wise? Szoboszlai or Mount?
According to the stats provided in the table above, Mason Mount emerges as the better player in terms of overall career performances by both players.
But we should also note that Mount has played 146 more matches than Szoboszlai, which could have influenced his cumulative statistics to look better than Szoboszlai.
Final Opinion
We are all aware that Mason Mount experienced a dip in form last season while playing for Chelsea. Nonetheless, he remains a talented player overall, and it is not fair to label him as a bad player. In comparison, Szoboszlai outperformed him in various statistical aspects during the previous season.
Interestingly, both players have now transitioned to the English Premier League, with Szoboszlai also joining the competition.
Mason Mount has made a move to Manchester United. We must wait and observe how the upcoming season unfolds, as Mount might rediscover his form at Manchester United and potentially reach a level of performance similar to Szoboszlai.
