Alexis Saelemaekers vs Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Alexis Saelemaekers commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €7.0M). Alexis Saelemaekers leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Alexis Saelemaekers holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Alexis Saelemaekers | Jurgen Ekkelenkamp | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.10 | 0.19 | Jurgen |
| Assists / 90 | 0.10 | 0.06 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.26 | 1.61 | Jurgen |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.57 | 1.41 | Alexis |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.44 | 2.96 | Alexis |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.23 | 1.04 | Alexis |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.63 | 0.64 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.30 | 1.98 | Alexis |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.20 | 78.90 | Alexis |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Alexis Saelemaekers or Jurgen Ekkelenkamp?
Alexis Saelemaekers commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €7.0M). Alexis Saelemaekers leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Alexis Saelemaekers holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
Alexis Saelemaekers has a market value of €25.0M, while Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is valued at €7.0M.