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Dara Costelloe vs Jamie Vardy

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

Data Verdict

Dara Costelloe leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Jamie Vardy is stronger in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Dara Costelloe

Attacker
Republic of Ireland
€500K
23 years old
Target Man
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Player B

Jamie Vardy

Attacker
England
N/A
39 years old
Complete Forward
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Playing Style Profiles

Dara Costelloe

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed.

Jamie Vardy

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDara CostelloeJamie VardyEdge
Goals / 900.140.34Jamie
Assists / 900.050.07
Shots / 902.321.30Dara
Key passes / 900.770.48Dara
Passes (final 3rd) / 900.801.29Jamie
Tackles won / 900.860.40Dara
Press intensity / 901.100.93Dara
Pass accuracy %59.1064.60Jamie

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Dara Costelloe or Jamie Vardy?

Dara Costelloe leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Jamie Vardy is stronger in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 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?

Dara Costelloe has a market value of €500K, while Jamie Vardy is valued at N/A.

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