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Darnell Furlong vs Michael Kayode

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

Data Verdict

Michael Kayode commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €3.0M). Darnell Furlong leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Michael Kayode is stronger in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Darnell Furlong

Defender
England
€3.0M
30 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Michael Kayode

Defender
Italy
€35.0M
21 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Darnell Furlong

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.6 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.0/90).

Michael Kayode

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDarnell FurlongMichael KayodeEdge
Goals / 900.030.03
Tackles won / 900.761.47Michael
Interceptions / 901.251.20Darnell
Clearances / 903.502.83Darnell
Press intensity / 901.892.54Michael
Pass accuracy %77.3085.00Michael

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Darnell Furlong or Michael Kayode?

Michael Kayode commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €3.0M). Darnell Furlong leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Michael Kayode is stronger in tackles won / 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?

Darnell Furlong has a market value of €3.0M, while Michael Kayode is valued at €35.0M.

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