Daniel James vs Federico Chiesa
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€14.0M vs €15.0M). Daniel James leads in key passes / 90. Federico Chiesa is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Federico Chiesa holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
James has built a career on making defenders uncomfortable in tight spaces, and the numbers this season—however limited—suggest that instinct hasn't faded. His duel win rate sits in the top 10% among Premier League attackers, a figure that reflects genuine physicality in one-on-one situations rather than manufactured contact.
Chiesa arrives in England carrying the ghost of a player everyone remembers but few have actually seen recently—and these early numbers suggest the real version might be more interesting than the myth. His assists rate lands in the top 5% of Premier League attackers, yet the more revealing figure is his passes into the final third, also top 5%, which exposes how much of his value is created before the final moment rather than in it.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Daniel James | Federico Chiesa | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.57 | Federico |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.29 | Federico |
| Shots / 90 | 2.28 | 4.59 | Federico |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.71 | 0.86 | Daniel |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.46 | 4.44 | Federico |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.67 | 1.58 | Federico |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.58 | 1.60 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 64.70 | 79.10 | Federico |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Daniel James or Federico Chiesa?
Both players are valued similarly (€14.0M vs €15.0M). Daniel James leads in key passes / 90. Federico Chiesa is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Federico Chiesa holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 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?
Daniel James has a market value of €14.0M, while Federico Chiesa is valued at €15.0M.