Axel Witsel vs Isco
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Isco commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €1.4M). Axel Witsel leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Isco is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (64 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.46 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.05 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (87 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.5/90), switches play with precision (5.5 long balls/90, 72% accuracy) and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Axel Witsel | Isco | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.06 | 0.52 | Isco |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.46 | Isco |
| Shots / 90 | 0.80 | 2.55 | Isco |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.52 | 3.54 | Isco |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.25 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.94 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.03 | 0.64 | Axel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.74 | 1.92 | Axel |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.30 | 86.20 | Axel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Axel Witsel or Isco?
Isco commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €1.4M). Axel Witsel leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Isco is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 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?
Axel Witsel has a market value of €1.4M, while Isco is valued at €4.0M.