Ashley Westwood vs Luka Modrić
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ashley Westwood commands a higher market value (€5.8M vs €4.0M). Ashley Westwood leads in goals / 90. Luka Modrić is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Luka Modrić holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Westwood is the kind of midfielder who quietly holds a team together while everyone else gets the headlines—a seasoned organiser operating in MLS with the composure of someone who's seen every pressing trap and positional puzzle the league can throw at him. His duel win rate lands in the top 10% among midfielders in the league, meaning he consistently wins the physical battles that dictate tempo.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.8 long balls/90, 78% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Ashley Westwood | Luka Modrić | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.10 | 0.00 | Ashley |
| Assists / 90 | 0.10 | 0.15 | Luka |
| Shots / 90 | 0.39 | 0.74 | Luka |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.35 | 1.48 | Luka |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 11.04 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.99 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.58 | 1.63 | Luka |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.33 | 2.91 | Luka |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.50 | 89.80 | Luka |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Ashley Westwood or Luka Modrić?
Ashley Westwood commands a higher market value (€5.8M vs €4.0M). Ashley Westwood leads in goals / 90. Luka Modrić is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Luka Modrić holds the statistical edge across 6 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?
Ashley Westwood has a market value of €5.8M, while Luka Modrić is valued at €4.0M.