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Anton Gaaei vs Gijs Smal

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€5.0M vs €6.0M). Anton Gaaei leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Gijs Smal is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Gijs Smal holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Anton Gaaei

Defender
Denmark
€5.0M
23 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Gijs Smal

Defender
Netherlands
€6.0M
28 years old
Small Sample
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Playing Style Profiles

Anton Gaaei

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.53 big chances/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Gijs Smal

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricAnton GaaeiGijs SmalEdge
Goals / 900.050.00Anton
Tackles won / 900.861.57Gijs
Interceptions / 901.061.39Gijs
Clearances / 902.642.02Anton
Press intensity / 902.012.42Gijs
Pass accuracy %83.1083.80Gijs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Anton Gaaei or Gijs Smal?

Both players are valued similarly (€5.0M vs €6.0M). Anton Gaaei leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Gijs Smal is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Gijs Smal 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?

Anton Gaaei has a market value of €5.0M, while Gijs Smal is valued at €6.0M.

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