Axel Witsel vs Luka Modrić
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Luka Modrić commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €1.4M). Axel Witsel leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Luka Modrić is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Luka Modrić holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 comparable metrics.
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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 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 | Axel Witsel | Luka Modrić | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.06 | 0.00 | Axel |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.15 | Luka |
| Shots / 90 | 0.80 | 0.74 | Axel |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.52 | 1.48 | Luka |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.25 | 11.04 | Luka |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.94 | 0.99 | Luka |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.03 | 1.63 | Luka |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.74 | 2.91 | Luka |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.30 | 89.80 | 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 Luka Modrić?
Luka Modrić commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €1.4M). Axel Witsel leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Luka Modrić is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Luka Modrić holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 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?
Axel Witsel has a market value of €1.4M, while Luka Modrić is valued at €4.0M.