Andre Gray vs Mauro Icardi
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Andre Gray commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €6.0M). Andre Gray leads in tackles won / 90. Mauro Icardi is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Mauro Icardi holds the statistical edge across 7 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Gray arrives in the Super Lig carrying the faded credibility of a Premier League career that promised more than it delivered, and the numbers here suggest the decline is real. His shot volume sits in the bottom 10% among forwards in the division — for a striker, that's not a quirk, it's an indictment.
Icardi remains one of football's most polarising case studies: a striker whose entire value is compressed into the 18-yard box with almost surgical precision, and whose numbers in the Turkish top flight prove the instinct hasn't left him. His 1.15 goals per 90 and 4.69 shots per 90 both sit in the league's top 5%, meaning he isn't just scoring—he's generating and converting at a rate that embarrasses most peers in this division.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Andre Gray | Mauro Icardi | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 1.02 | Mauro |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.07 | Mauro |
| Shots / 90 | 0.86 | 4.24 | Mauro |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.86 | 1.32 | Mauro |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.03 | 3.36 | Mauro |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.17 | 0.00 | Andre |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.59 | 0.70 | Mauro |
| Pass accuracy % | 75.80 | 80.90 | Mauro |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Andre Gray or Mauro Icardi?
Andre Gray commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €6.0M). Andre Gray leads in tackles won / 90. Mauro Icardi is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Mauro Icardi holds the statistical edge across 7 of 8 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?
Andre Gray has a market value of €28.0M, while Mauro Icardi is valued at €6.0M.