Kiki Kouyaté vs Odilon Kossounou
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Odilon Kossounou commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €6.0M). Kiki Kouyaté leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Odilon Kossounou is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Kiki Kouyaté holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Kouyaté is the kind of defender who wins football matches through sheer physical dominance rather than technical elegance—a wrecking ball in a league full of technicians. His aerial numbers are genuinely elite: top 5% for aerials won per 90 puts him among the most imposing presences in Belgian football, and his duel win rate of 64.7% places him firmly in the top 10% of league defenders.
Kossounou has carved out a rare niche in Serie A's defensive landscape: a centre-back who builds play with the precision of a deep-lying midfielder while quietly contributing to the scoresheet. His 92.7% pass accuracy places him in the top 5% of defenders in the division—not just neat sideways passes, but 5.27 progressive balls into the final third per 90, suggesting genuine intent to break lines.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Kiki Kouyaté | Odilon Kossounou | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.08 | 0.00 | Kiki |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.27 | 1.22 | Kiki |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.74 | 1.55 | Kiki |
| Clearances / 90 | 10.06 | 2.88 | Kiki |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.85 | 2.12 | Odilon |
| Pass accuracy % | 72.70 | 92.30 | Odilon |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Kiki Kouyaté or Odilon Kossounou?
Odilon Kossounou commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €6.0M). Kiki Kouyaté leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Odilon Kossounou is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Kiki Kouyaté holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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?
Kiki Kouyaté has a market value of €6.0M, while Odilon Kossounou is valued at €22.0M.