Cengiz Ünder vs Leroy Sané
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Leroy Sané commands a higher market value (€23.0M vs €7.0M). Cengiz Ünder leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Leroy Sané is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Ünder remains one of European football's most frustrating nearly-men—a player whose ceiling still feels higher than his CV suggests, yet whose numbers this season demand serious reassessment. Operating in the Super Lig, he's not coasting; his 2.09 key passes per 90 places him in the top 10% of attackers in the league, and his shot volume of 3.45 per 90 sits alongside the division's most dangerous forwards.
Sané remains one of European football's most frustrating paradoxes—a player whose ceiling was always elite, now quietly rebuilding relevance in Turkey while the data suggests he hasn't lost much at all. His pass accuracy sits in the top 5% of Super Lig attackers, and his 41.2 passes per 90 isn't a midfielder's number accidentally attached to a forward—it reflects a player who has repositioned himself as a conductor rather than a pure destroyer.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Cengiz Ünder | Leroy Sané | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.40 | 0.33 | Cengiz |
| Assists / 90 | 0.24 | 0.20 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 3.29 | 1.92 | Cengiz |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.01 | 1.92 | Cengiz |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.34 | 3.69 | Leroy |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.73 | 1.04 | Leroy |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.73 | 2.46 | Leroy |
| Pass accuracy % | 78.50 | 83.90 | Leroy |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Cengiz Ünder or Leroy Sané?
Leroy Sané commands a higher market value (€23.0M vs €7.0M). Cengiz Ünder leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Leroy Sané is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 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?
Cengiz Ünder has a market value of €7.0M, while Leroy Sané is valued at €23.0M.