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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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Player A

Alexis Saelemaekers

Midfielder
Belgium
€25.0M
26 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp

Midfielder
Netherlands
€7.0M
26 years old
Creator
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Playing Style Profiles

Alexis Saelemaekers

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.

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp

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

MetricAlexis SaelemaekersJurgen EkkelenkampEdge
Goals / 900.100.19Jurgen
Assists / 900.100.06
Shots / 901.261.61Jurgen
Key passes / 901.571.41Alexis
Passes (final 3rd) / 903.442.96Alexis
Tackles won / 901.231.04Alexis
Interceptions / 900.630.64
Press intensity / 902.301.98Alexis
Pass accuracy %83.2078.90Alexis

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.

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