Aleksey Miranchuk vs Ilia Gruev
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Aleksey Miranchuk commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €9.0M). Aleksey Miranchuk leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Ilia Gruev is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Miranchuk is the kind of technician who makes MLS look easy—until you remember he's doing it at 28 with the quiet authority of someone who learned the game in a different language entirely. His 86.8% pass accuracy and 42.8 passes per 90 paint a picture of control, but the real story is his 1.70 key passes per 90, landing him in the top 20% of midfielders in the league—he isn't just keeping the ball, he's consistently threatening with it.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (51 touches/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Aleksey Miranchuk | Ilia Gruev | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.61 | 0.00 | Aleksey |
| Assists / 90 | 0.24 | 0.20 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.95 | 0.48 | Aleksey |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.31 | 0.75 | Aleksey |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 3.26 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.90 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.36 | 1.02 | Ilia |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.21 | 1.94 | Ilia |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.80 | 89.90 | Ilia |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Aleksey Miranchuk or Ilia Gruev?
Aleksey Miranchuk commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €9.0M). Aleksey Miranchuk leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Ilia Gruev is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 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?
Aleksey Miranchuk has a market value of €12.0M, while Ilia Gruev is valued at €9.0M.