Bukayo Saka vs Reiss Nelson
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Bukayo Saka commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €12.0M). Bukayo Saka leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Reiss Nelson is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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.
A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90) and meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Bukayo Saka | Reiss Nelson | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.29 | 0.19 | Bukayo |
| Assists / 90 | 0.21 | 0.19 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 2.87 | 2.22 | Bukayo |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.61 | 2.41 | Bukayo |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.02 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.72 | — | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.27 | 2.63 | Reiss |
| Pass accuracy % | 76.80 | 91.90 | Reiss |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Bukayo Saka or Reiss Nelson?
Bukayo Saka commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €12.0M). Bukayo Saka leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Reiss Nelson is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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 Reiss Nelson is valued at €12.0M.