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Adam Wharton vs James Garner

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Adam Wharton commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €35.0M). Adam Wharton leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90. James Garner is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, James Garner holds the statistical edge across 7 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Adam Wharton

Midfielder
England
€60.0M
22 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

James Garner

Midfielder
England
€35.0M
25 years old
Ball-Winner
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Playing Style Profiles

Adam Wharton

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

James Garner

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricAdam WhartonJames GarnerEdge
Goals / 900.000.06James
Assists / 900.180.20
Shots / 901.041.20James
Key passes / 901.411.48James
Passes (final 3rd) / 907.906.82Adam
Tackles won / 901.361.74James
Interceptions / 901.001.59James
Press intensity / 902.862.99James
Pass accuracy %79.1086.90James

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Adam Wharton or James Garner?

Adam Wharton commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €35.0M). Adam Wharton leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90. James Garner is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, James Garner holds the statistical edge across 7 of 8 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?

Adam Wharton has a market value of €60.0M, while James Garner is valued at €35.0M.

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