Cole Palmer vs James Garner
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Cole Palmer commands a higher market value (€110.0M vs €35.0M). Cole Palmer leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. James Garner is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, James Garner holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (57 touches/90).
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Cole Palmer | James Garner | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.45 | 0.06 | Cole |
| Assists / 90 | 0.05 | 0.20 | James |
| Shots / 90 | 2.92 | 1.20 | Cole |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.21 | 1.48 | James |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.65 | 6.82 | James |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.61 | 1.74 | James |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.76 | 1.59 | James |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.96 | 2.99 | James |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.90 | 86.90 | James |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Cole Palmer or James Garner?
Cole Palmer commands a higher market value (€110.0M vs €35.0M). Cole Palmer leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. James Garner is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, James Garner holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 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 James Garner is valued at €35.0M.