Tackles And Interceptions
This metric is slightly less well defined. Some defenders are more proactive and others are more passive in this area, but it doesn’t necessarily mean one is better than the other. Upamacano averaged 3.56 tackles & interceptions per 90 last season, which suggests he likes to defend on the front foot.
In contrast, a player like van Dijk doesn’t generally get as involved, making only 1.54 tackles & interceptions per 90 minutes for Liverpool in the 2019/20 campaign.