Alexis Sanchez v Juan Mata
Alexis Sanchez
Pace
7
Quick but not a lightning fast winger, he is not reliant on pace.
Skill
9
Extremely skilful, tricky player who can beat players with the ball though he has not used that ability much lately.
Shooting
9
Is good enough to play as an out and out striker.
Crossing
8
An excellent crosser of the ball, he can place the ball right where a forward wants it.
Passing
9
One of the best link up players in the game, though he has been struggling with it at Man Utd.
Alexis Sanchez
Juan Mata
Pace
5
Was never quick but is slowing down as he ages. Luckily he has an excellent football brain which mostly makes up for his lack of pace.
Skill
8
Some really good skills, though he does not seem to use them as much as he should these days.
Shooting
8
Can curl the ball into the top corner if he gets within 30 yards, another facet of his game that is woefully underused these days.
Crossing
7
A good crosser of the ball, though he is better at playing a lofted pass rather than a cross.
Passing
8
Excellent passer of the ball, he is at his best being involved in quick passing moves.
Juan Mata