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Alejandro Balde vs Jules Koundé

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€60.0M vs €65.0M). Alejandro Balde leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Jules Koundé is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Alejandro Balde

Defender
Spain
€60.0M
22 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Jules Koundé

Defender
France
€65.0M
27 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Alejandro Balde

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), central to possession (77 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Jules Koundé

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (74 passes/90) and central to possession (95 touches/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricAlejandro BaldeJules KoundéEdge
Goals / 900.000.06Jules
Tackles won / 901.120.99Alejandro
Interceptions / 900.351.19Jules
Clearances / 901.202.57Jules
Press intensity / 902.151.97Alejandro
Pass accuracy %91.1089.60Alejandro

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Alejandro Balde or Jules Koundé?

Both players are valued similarly (€60.0M vs €65.0M). Alejandro Balde leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Jules Koundé is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Alejandro Balde has a market value of €60.0M, while Jules Koundé is valued at €65.0M.

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