Raheem Sterling v Riyad Mahrez
Raheem Sterling
Pace
9
Very quick, particularly in terms of acceleration, which is amongst the quickest of all footballers.
Skill
8
Very good skills in terms of close control and dribbling past a man to create space for a shot, pass or cross.
Shooting
2
His shooting is woeful, his striking technique is abysmal, luckily he gets plenty of chances from so close in it does not require much technique.
Crossing
5
That lack of striking technique also badly affects his ability to cross.
Passing
6
On short passing he is fine, anything longer he struggles with accuracy, again probably related to striking technique.
Raheem Sterling
Riyad Mahrez
Pace
7
Quick but nothing special in the pace department.
Skill
9
Extremely skilful, loves to dribble through packed defences. The big issue is he can get carried away when a pass is on.
Shooting
8
Has a lovely curling shot on him, when he gets it right.
Crossing
7
Likes to cut in and cross to the far post and it is usually a very dangerous cross.
Passing
8
A very good passer of the ball, the problem is that he is more likely to try and run with the ball than pass it.
Riyad Mahrez