David Brooks vs Cody Gakpo
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Cody Gakpo commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €12.0M). David Brooks leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Cody Gakpo is stronger in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, David Brooks holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90).
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | David Brooks | Cody Gakpo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.07 | 0.24 | Cody |
| Assists / 90 | 0.23 | 0.17 | David |
| Shots / 90 | 3.45 | 2.89 | David |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.87 | 1.74 | David |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.58 | 2.01 | David |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.78 | 0.48 | David |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.98 | 1.43 | David |
| Pass accuracy % | 77.70 | 78.50 | Cody |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — David Brooks or Cody Gakpo?
Cody Gakpo commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €12.0M). David Brooks leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Cody Gakpo is stronger in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, David Brooks holds the statistical edge across 6 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?
David Brooks has a market value of €12.0M, while Cody Gakpo is valued at €70.0M.