Gündogan Outshines Kroos: Better Stats at FC Barcelona

In his debut season with FC Barcelona, Ilkay Gündogan has progressively found his stride. After an initial adjustment period to teammates and the team’s playing style, the German international is showcasing his best form. Having featured in every match of the season (34), Gündogan boasts superior numbers compared to his compatriot Toni Kroos, who plays for Real Madrid since the 2014-15 season.

Gündogan (33 years old) surpasses Kroos (34 years old) in matches played, starting appearances, full matches, minutes, goals, and assists. Kroos, on the other hand, edges ahead of Gündogan in wins and titles for the current season. They share an equal streak of games won and yellow cards.

The German midfielder for FC Barcelona has amassed 34 appearances (all) with a record of 22 victories, 5 draws, and 7 defeats. He started in 29 matches, completing 24 of them. He was a substitute on five occasions and replaced in four. Gündogan has accumulated 2,723 minutes, scored 5 goals, and provided 9 assists.

Meanwhile, the German midfielder for Real Madrid has played 30 matches (out of 33) with a record of 25 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. He started in 20 matches, completing 10 of them. Kroos was a substitute in 10 instances and substituted in 9 times. He has accumulated 1,972 minutes, scored 1 goal, and provided 7 assists.

Both Gündogan and Kroos are indispensable for their respective coaches. While the FC Barcelona player has seen minutes in every match, the Real Madrid player was absent in three games, remaining on the bench against Braga (Champions League) and Getafe (La Liga) and not being included in the squad against Arandina (Copa del Rey).