Bukayo Saka vs Erling Haaland
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Erling Haaland commands a higher market value (€200.0M vs €120.0M). Bukayo Saka leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Erling Haaland is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Bukayo Saka holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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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.
Haaland exists in a category so singular that comparing him to other forwards almost feels like a category error. His 0.82 goals per 90 places him firmly in the top 5% of Premier League attackers—not through accumulation, but through ruthless, repeatable execution.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Bukayo Saka | Erling Haaland | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.27 | 0.82 | Erling |
| Assists / 90 | 0.18 | 0.26 | Erling |
| Shots / 90 | 2.83 | 3.79 | Erling |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.43 | 0.78 | Bukayo |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.02 | 1.23 | Bukayo |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.72 | 0.30 | Bukayo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.27 | 0.59 | Bukayo |
| Pass accuracy % | 76.70 | 66.10 | Bukayo |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Bukayo Saka or Erling Haaland?
Erling Haaland commands a higher market value (€200.0M vs €120.0M). Bukayo Saka leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Erling Haaland is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Bukayo Saka holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Bukayo Saka has a market value of €120.0M, while Erling Haaland is valued at €200.0M.