Cole Palmer vs Florian Wirtz
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€110.0M vs €110.0M). Cole Palmer leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Florian Wirtz is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Florian Wirtz holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Palmer has quietly become one of the most efficient pure scorers operating in the Premier League's midfield tier — a player who turns half-chances into headlines with a consistency that belongs to a different position entirely. His 0.57 goals per 90 sits in the top 5% among midfielders in the league, which isn't a rounding error — it's a structural trait.
Wirtz is the rare midfielder who makes a football pitch feel smaller than it is—compressing space with his movement, then exploiting it with his passing. His key pass rate sits in the top 5% of Premier League midfielders, which isn't a marginal edge; it means he's creating chances at a frequency most attacking midfielders in this league can only approximate.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Cole Palmer | Florian Wirtz | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.57 | 0.18 | Cole |
| Assists / 90 | 0.06 | 0.09 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 2.96 | 1.92 | Cole |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.28 | 2.29 | Florian |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.65 | 5.05 | Florian |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.61 | 1.07 | Florian |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.81 | 0.42 | Cole |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.00 | 2.10 | Florian |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.30 | 84.70 | Florian |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Cole Palmer or Florian Wirtz?
Both players are valued similarly (€110.0M vs €110.0M). Cole Palmer leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Florian Wirtz is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Florian Wirtz 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?
Cole Palmer has a market value of €110.0M, while Florian Wirtz is valued at €110.0M.