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Dan Ballard vs Nathan Collins

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

Data Verdict

Nathan Collins commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €20.0M). Dan Ballard leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Nathan Collins is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Dan Ballard

Defender
Northern Ireland
€20.0M
26 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Nathan Collins

Defender
Republic of Ireland
€35.0M
25 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Dan Ballard

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).

Nathan Collins

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.5/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDan BallardNathan CollinsEdge
Goals / 900.080.03Dan
Tackles won / 900.760.42Dan
Interceptions / 900.841.16Nathan
Clearances / 907.756.16Dan
Press intensity / 901.612.09Nathan
Pass accuracy %81.7083.20Nathan

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Dan Ballard or Nathan Collins?

Nathan Collins commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €20.0M). Dan Ballard leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Nathan Collins is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 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?

Dan Ballard has a market value of €20.0M, while Nathan Collins is valued at €35.0M.

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