Two players
Head-to-head comparisons for transfer targets, debates and match previews.
Compare football players in 17 chart designs
Put two or three players side by side, or the same player in two seasons, and choose how to show it: a classic radar, a head-to-head versus card, podiums, dumbbells and 13 more designs. Every entry is ranked against its own comparison group, so the context stays visible.
- 2–3 entries per chart
- 17 comparison designs
- PNG export, MP4 with Pro
- 1:1, 4:5, 9:16 and 16:9
What you can compare
Each entry is a player, a season and its competitions, ranked against its own comparison group, for example players in the same position and league.
Three players
A shortlist on the same metrics, with podiums and rankings across all three.
One player across seasons
The same player in two seasons, to show how the profile has changed.
17 player comparison designs
Every example is a real FBPlot design rendered with 2025/26 per-90 data, ranked against same-league position peers. Pick a design here, then choose your own players in the editor.
See the whole profile
Show the shape of each player across every selected metric.
Radar
2–3 entriesOne shape per entry on the same 0–100 axes.
A classic football radar for profile overlap.
Use this designParallel lines
2–3 entriesOne line per entry across all metrics.
Spotting where two profiles cross.
Use this designStreamgraph
2–3 entriesOne flowing layer per entry across the metrics.
A smooth visual for social posts.
Use this designDNA strips
2–3 entriesOne barcode per entry, aligned by metric.
Comparing many metrics in a compact space.
Use this designHeat table
2–3 entriesCell strength shows the percentile, in each entry's colour.
Reports that need exact values.
Use this design
Find the winner of each metric
Make it obvious who leads, metric by metric.
Versus
2–3 entriesWho wins each metric, and the final tally.
Head-to-head debates and match previews.
Use this designRank ribbons
Best with 3Who is 1st, 2nd and 3rd in every metric.
Following rank changes across metrics.
Use this designType battle
2–3 entriesMetric names sized by the lead, in the winner's colour.
A bold, text-led graphic.
Use this designTrading cards
2–3 entriesOne card per entry, with the best values marked.
Side-by-side player cards.
Use this designTriangle of dominance
2 = tug of war · 3 = triangleThree entries pull each metric toward a corner; two become a tug of war.
Showing which player dominates each metric.
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Measure the gaps
Show how far apart the players are, not only who is ahead.
Dumbbell
2–3 entriesEvery entry on one 0–100 line per metric.
Reading the distance between players.
Use this designButterfly
Best with 2Two entries mirrored, a third as a thin line.
A clean one-against-one comparison.
Use this designDiagonal duel
Best with 2Entry against entry percentiles; three entries make three panels.
Seeing which side of the line each metric falls on.
Use this designVs a reference
Best for season vs seasonAbove or below one entry in every metric.
Comparing a player with an earlier season.
Use this designShare of output
2–3 entriesHow the combined per-90 output splits between the entries.
Showing who contributes most of the output.
Use this designThe match in 90 minutes
2–3 entriesEvery action as a tick on a 90-minute timeline.
Turning per-90 rates into one match.
Use this design
Which comparison chart should I use?
- How different are their profiles?
- Radar, Parallel lines or DNA strips
- Who is better at each metric?
- Versus, Podiums or Rank ribbons
- How big is the gap between them?
- Dumbbell, Butterfly or Diagonal duel
- Has a player improved since last season?
- Vs a reference or Dumbbell
- Who carries most of the output?
- Share of output or The match in 90 minutes
How it works
- 1
Choose two or three entries: a player, a season and the competitions to include.
- 2
Pick the metrics and the comparison group each entry is ranked against.
- 3
Choose one of the 17 designs, adjust colours and format, and export a PNG. Pro also exports an 8-second MP4.
How to build a fair player comparison
A useful comparison starts with a clear question. Choose metrics and a reference population that match the players' roles, competition level and playing time.
Percentile and per-best scores describe performance relative to a selected population. Per-90, absolute and team-contribution modes answer different questions and should not be mixed without explanation.
Polygon overlap shows where profiles are similar, not whether one player is universally better. Missing metrics, tactical responsibilities and sample size still need to be considered.
Frequently asked questions
How many players can I compare?
You can compare two or three entries on the same chart. An entry can also be the same player in a different season.
Is the player comparison tool free?
Yes. A free FBPlot account includes every comparison design with players from the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1, exported as PNG. Pro adds every other available league and competition, plus MP4 export.
What is a football radar chart?
A football radar places several metrics around a circle and draws one shape per player. In FBPlot each axis runs from 0 to 100, so the shapes show percentile ranks against the chosen comparison group.
Does the largest radar mean the best player?
No. The shape depends on the selected metrics, value mode and reference population. It supports a specific comparison, not a universal player ranking.
Which formats can I export?
Every comparison design exports as a PNG image in 1:1, 4:5, 9:16 and 16:9. With Pro, you can also export it as an 8-second MP4 animation.
Keep reading
- Build a fair player comparisonChoose a population, sample and metric set that support the question.
- Compare players across leaguesUnderstand what changes when the reference competition changes.
- Choose football metrics by positionAvoid comparing players with a generic metric set that ignores role.
- Explore the metrics glossaryCheck definitions before interpreting or publishing a chart.
Compare your own players
Open the comparison editor, pick two or three entries and choose any of the 17 designs.