Aymeric Laporte vs Manuel Akanji
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Manuel Akanji commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €9.0M). Aymeric Laporte leads in clearances / 90. Manuel Akanji is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Manuel Akanji holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), dominant in the air (3.0 aerials won/90, 65%) and switches play with precision (6.0 long balls/90, 60% accuracy).
Akanji builds play with the precision of a midfielder wearing a centre-back's shirt—his 92.2% pass accuracy sits in the top 10% of Serie A defenders, and his 67.5 passes per 90 ranks in the top 5%, making him one of the league's most active distributors from deep. His 6.43 passes into the final third per 90 places him in the top 20%, meaning his value isn't just in keeping possession clean but in genuinely advancing it.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Aymeric Laporte | Manuel Akanji | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.71 | 0.79 | Manuel |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.10 | 1.53 | Manuel |
| Clearances / 90 | 5.73 | 3.67 | Aymeric |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.91 | 2.30 | Manuel |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.00 | 91.60 | Manuel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Aymeric Laporte or Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €9.0M). Aymeric Laporte leads in clearances / 90. Manuel Akanji is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Manuel Akanji holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?
Aymeric Laporte has a market value of €9.0M, while Manuel Akanji is valued at €22.0M.