Dejan Lovren vs Duje Caleta-Car
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Duje Caleta-Car commands a higher market value (€3.0M vs €2.0M). Dejan Lovren leads in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. Duje Caleta-Car is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Lovren remains the quintessential defensive paradox: a veteran whose physical dominance in the Super League suggests he is playing a different sport than his peers. Winning 100% of his aerial duels and 75% of his total challenges, he operates as a statistical brick wall, yet his value is increasingly dictated by his distribution.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Dejan Lovren | Duje Caleta-Car | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.35 | 0.67 | Duje |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.88 | 1.16 | Duje |
| Clearances / 90 | 5.28 | 4.62 | Dejan |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.37 | 1.92 | Dejan |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.90 | 90.20 | Duje |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Dejan Lovren or Duje Caleta-Car?
Duje Caleta-Car commands a higher market value (€3.0M vs €2.0M). Dejan Lovren leads in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. Duje Caleta-Car is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 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?
Dejan Lovren has a market value of €2.0M, while Duje Caleta-Car is valued at €3.0M.