Ben Brereton Díaz vs Cucho Hernández
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Cucho Hernández commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €6.0M). Ben Brereton Díaz leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and pass accuracy %. Cucho Hernández is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Cucho Hernández holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Brereton Díaz occupies a fascinating middle ground between the Championship's battering rams and its clever second strikers—a Chilean international who never quite fits the mould of either. His aerial win rate sits in the top 20% of Championship forwards, yet his raw aerials-won-per-90 falls below average, suggesting he picks his battles intelligently rather than throwing himself at everything.
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Ben Brereton Díaz | Cucho Hernández | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.18 | 0.44 | Cucho |
| Assists / 90 | 0.06 | 0.13 | Cucho |
| Shots / 90 | 1.71 | 3.19 | Cucho |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.99 | 1.24 | Cucho |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.25 | 1.85 | Ben |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.15 | 0.60 | Cucho |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.23 | 1.44 | Cucho |
| Pass accuracy % | 74.30 | 72.60 | Ben |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Ben Brereton Díaz or Cucho Hernández?
Cucho Hernández commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €6.0M). Ben Brereton Díaz leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and pass accuracy %. Cucho Hernández is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Cucho Hernández holds the statistical edge across 6 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?
Ben Brereton Díaz has a market value of €6.0M, while Cucho Hernández is valued at €18.0M.