Bukayo Saka vs Cole Palmer
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€120.0M vs €120.0M). Bukayo Saka leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Cole Palmer is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Saka has become the Premier League's most complete wide attacker — a player who can beat his man, create chances, press relentlessly, and still track back without ever looking like he's doing too much. His key pass rate and duel win rate both sit in the top 5% among attackers in the league, a combination that is genuinely rare: most dribblers don't create, and most creators don't fight.
Palmer has quietly become one of the most efficient pure scorers operating in the Premier League's midfield tier — a player who turns half-chances into headlines with a consistency that belongs to a different position entirely. His 0.57 goals per 90 sits in the top 5% among midfielders in the league, which isn't a rounding error — it's a structural trait.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Bukayo Saka | Cole Palmer | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.27 | 0.57 | Cole |
| Assists / 90 | 0.18 | 0.06 | Bukayo |
| Shots / 90 | 2.83 | 2.96 | Cole |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.43 | 1.28 | Bukayo |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.02 | 4.65 | Cole |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.72 | 0.61 | Bukayo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.27 | 2.00 | Bukayo |
| Pass accuracy % | 76.70 | 84.30 | Cole |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Bukayo Saka or Cole Palmer?
Both players are valued similarly (€120.0M vs €120.0M). Bukayo Saka leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Cole Palmer is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 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?
Bukayo Saka has a market value of €120.0M, while Cole Palmer is valued at €120.0M.