Cheikhou Kouyaté vs Mandela Keita
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€10.7M vs €12.0M). Cheikhou Kouyaté leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Mandela Keita is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Cheikhou Kouyaté | Mandela Keita | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.10 | 0.07 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.63 | 0.34 | Cheikhou |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.63 | 0.34 | Cheikhou |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 4.01 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.47 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.95 | 0.81 | Cheikhou |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.66 | 2.63 | Mandela |
| Pass accuracy % | 75.50 | 88.50 | Mandela |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Cheikhou Kouyaté or Mandela Keita?
Both players are valued similarly (€10.7M vs €12.0M). Cheikhou Kouyaté leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Mandela Keita is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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?
Cheikhou Kouyaté has a market value of €10.7M, while Mandela Keita is valued at €12.0M.