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Bekim Balaj vs Sandro Kulenovic

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Sandro Kulenovic commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €2.0M). Bekim Balaj leads in goals / 90. Sandro Kulenovic is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Sandro Kulenovic holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Bekim Balaj

Attacker
Albania
€2.0M
35 years old
Goal Scorer
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Player B

Sandro Kulenovic

Attacker
Croatia
€4.0M
26 years old
Prolific
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Playing Style Profiles

Bekim Balaj

Balaj functions as a classic Balkan throwback, a physical reference point in the final third whose primary currency remains the instinctive finish rather than technical refinement. Averaging 0.46 goals per 90, he outperforms the league median for strikers, yet his peripheral data suggests a player increasingly isolated from the modern build-up phase.

Sandro Kulenovic

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.07 goals/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricBekim BalajSandro KulenovicEdge
Goals / 900.460.37Bekim
Assists / 900.000.37Sandro
Shots / 900.001.47Sandro
Key passes / 900.000.73Sandro
Passes (final 3rd) / 900.00
Tackles won / 900.00
Press intensity / 900.001.30Sandro
Pass accuracy %72.70

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Bekim Balaj or Sandro Kulenovic?

Sandro Kulenovic commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €2.0M). Bekim Balaj leads in goals / 90. Sandro Kulenovic is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Sandro Kulenovic holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Bekim Balaj has a market value of €2.0M, while Sandro Kulenovic is valued at €4.0M.

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