Axel Witsel vs Pedri
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Pedri commands a higher market value (€140.0M vs €1.4M). Pedri is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Pedri holds the statistical edge across 8 of 8 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 an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (86 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (12.9 final-third passes/90), central to possession (103 touches/90), switches play with precision (5.8 long balls/90, 64% accuracy), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.8/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Axel Witsel | Pedri | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.06 | 0.16 | Pedri |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.31 | Pedri |
| Shots / 90 | 0.80 | 1.26 | Pedri |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.52 | 2.28 | Pedri |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.25 | 13.89 | Pedri |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.94 | 1.25 | Pedri |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.03 | 1.02 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.74 | 3.77 | Pedri |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.30 | 91.60 | Pedri |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Axel Witsel or Pedri?
Pedri commands a higher market value (€140.0M vs €1.4M). Pedri is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Pedri holds the statistical edge across 8 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?
Axel Witsel has a market value of €1.4M, while Pedri is valued at €140.0M.