Demarai Gray vs Tom Watson
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€9.3M vs €10.0M). Demarai Gray leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Demarai Gray holds the statistical edge across 6 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Gray is the rare Championship wideman who defends like a midfielder and still finds ways to hurt you in the final third—a profile that doesn't fit neatly into any one box. His tackles won rate lands in the top 20% among attackers in this league, which is the counterintuitive core of his value: the pressing numbers and ball-winning output suggest a player who has quietly reinvented himself as a high-energy, two-way threat rather than the raw dribbler he once was.
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Demarai Gray | Tom Watson | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.20 | 0.00 | Demarai |
| Assists / 90 | 0.20 | 0.00 | Demarai |
| Shots / 90 | 2.63 | 1.49 | Demarai |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.18 | 1.12 | Demarai |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.61 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.10 | — | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.98 | 0.99 | Demarai |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.30 | 70.40 | Demarai |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Demarai Gray or Tom Watson?
Both players are valued similarly (€9.3M vs €10.0M). Demarai Gray leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Demarai Gray holds the statistical edge across 6 of 6 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?
Demarai Gray has a market value of €9.3M, while Tom Watson is valued at €10.0M.