Juan Mata v David Silva
Juan Mata
Technique
9
Excellent technique, very rarely does he let the ball get away from him.
Passing
8
A very good passer of the ball with good vision to spot a throughball.
Shooting
6
Other than mobility, shooting is his weakness. While he has the ability to score regularly, he is far too keen to play the pass when the shot is there.
Movement
8
Very good movement, it is just his lack of mobility that stops him being able to get in dangerous positions more often.
Skill
8
Very good skill, though he should use it more to create space.
Juan Mata
David Silva
Technique
10
The 'Little Magician' has superb technique and brings the ball under his spell immediately.
Passing
9
Has a great range of passing and is adept at the little slid through ball that gets in down the side of defences.
Shooting
7
Not the greatest goalscorer in the world, his biggest weakness is the lack of goals he contributes to the team.
Movement
9
Fantastic movement, always in the right place to receive a pass.
Skill
9
He has some lovely skills, able to keep hold of the ball under pressure or just take it past a defender to open up a gap.
David Silva