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Charlie Hughes vs Jake O'Brien

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

Data Verdict

Jake O'Brien commands a higher market value (€16.0M vs €4.7M). Charlie Hughes leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Jake O'Brien is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Charlie Hughes holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Charlie Hughes

Defender
England
€4.7M
22 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Jake O'Brien

Defender
Republic of Ireland
€16.0M
24 years old
Defender
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Playing Style Profiles

Charlie Hughes

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), blocks shots courageously (1.6 blocks/90), uses long balls frequently (8.2/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Jake O'Brien

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 65%).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricCharlie HughesJake O'BrienEdge
Goals / 900.030.03
Tackles won / 900.771.06Jake
Interceptions / 901.260.48Charlie
Clearances / 907.674.21Charlie
Press intensity / 902.341.73Charlie
Pass accuracy %74.2073.80Charlie

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Charlie Hughes or Jake O'Brien?

Jake O'Brien commands a higher market value (€16.0M vs €4.7M). Charlie Hughes leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Jake O'Brien is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Charlie Hughes 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?

Charlie Hughes has a market value of €4.7M, while Jake O'Brien is valued at €16.0M.

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