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Aziz Behich vs Adam Marusic

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

Data Verdict

Adam Marusic commands a higher market value (€3.0M vs €1.0M). Aziz Behich leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Adam Marusic is stronger in tackles won / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Aziz Behich holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Aziz Behich

Defender
Australia
€1.0M
35 years old
Defender
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Player B

Adam Marusic

Defender
Montenegro
€3.0M
33 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Aziz Behich

Behich remains the A-League’s premier progressive engine, a veteran fullback who functions more like a supplementary playmaker than a traditional wide defender. While his 81.6% pass accuracy suggests a safe distributor, the reality is far more aggressive; he ranks in the top 5% for passes into the final third (8.24/90), proving he is the primary valve for breaking defensive blocks.

Adam Marusic

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricAziz BehichAdam MarusicEdge
Goals / 900.120.06Aziz
Tackles won / 900.590.65Adam
Interceptions / 901.030.73Aziz
Clearances / 903.042.73Aziz
Press intensity / 902.591.52Aziz
Pass accuracy %80.3086.50Adam

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Aziz Behich or Adam Marusic?

Adam Marusic commands a higher market value (€3.0M vs €1.0M). Aziz Behich leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Adam Marusic is stronger in tackles won / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Aziz Behich holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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?

Aziz Behich has a market value of €1.0M, while Adam Marusic is valued at €3.0M.

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