Charles De Ketelaere vs Alexis Saelemaekers
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Charles De Ketelaere commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €25.0M). Charles De Ketelaere leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Alexis Saelemaekers is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
De Ketelaere is the rare midfielder who can unlock a defence with a dribble or a disguised pass, yet leave you genuinely anxious every time the opposition has the ball. His key pass rate sits in Serie A's top 5% among midfielders—a number that reflects not just volume but consistent quality in the most dangerous corridors of the pitch.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Charles De Ketelaere | Alexis Saelemaekers | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.06 | 0.10 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.18 | 0.10 | Charles |
| Shots / 90 | 2.16 | 1.26 | Charles |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.53 | 1.57 | Charles |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.88 | 3.44 | Charles |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.58 | 1.23 | Alexis |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.12 | 0.63 | Alexis |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.12 | 2.30 | Alexis |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.10 | 83.20 | Alexis |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Charles De Ketelaere or Alexis Saelemaekers?
Charles De Ketelaere commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €25.0M). Charles De Ketelaere leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Alexis Saelemaekers is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 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?
Charles De Ketelaere has a market value of €35.0M, while Alexis Saelemaekers is valued at €25.0M.