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Álex Forés vs Joel Pohjanpalo

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

Data Verdict

Joel Pohjanpalo commands a higher market value (€4.8M vs €1.2M). Álex Forés leads in assists / 90 and press intensity / 90. Joel Pohjanpalo is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Álex Forés

Attacker
Spain
€1.2M
25 years old
Attacker
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Player B

Joel Pohjanpalo

Attacker
Finland
€4.8M
31 years old
Prolific
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Playing Style Profiles

Joel Pohjanpalo

Joel Pohjanpalo is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricÁlex ForésJoel PohjanpaloEdge
Goals / 900.000.71Joel
Assists / 900.460.10Álex
Shots / 901.392.63Joel
Key passes / 900.461.11Joel
Passes (final 3rd) / 901.30
Tackles won / 900.00
Press intensity / 901.680.01Álex
Pass accuracy %68.3065.80Álex

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Álex Forés or Joel Pohjanpalo?

Joel Pohjanpalo commands a higher market value (€4.8M vs €1.2M). Álex Forés leads in assists / 90 and press intensity / 90. Joel Pohjanpalo is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 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?

Álex Forés has a market value of €1.2M, while Joel Pohjanpalo is valued at €4.8M.

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