Dejan Lovren vs Virgil van Dijk
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Virgil van Dijk commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €2.0M). Dejan Lovren leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Virgil van Dijk is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 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 (7.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (74% duel success), heavily involved in possession (74 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (86 touches/90), dominant in the air (4.5 aerials won/90, 73%) and uses long balls frequently (7.8/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Dejan Lovren | Virgil van Dijk | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.11 | Virgil |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.35 | 0.37 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.88 | 0.64 | Dejan |
| Clearances / 90 | 5.28 | 7.42 | Virgil |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.37 | 1.26 | Dejan |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.90 | 89.30 | Virgil |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Dejan Lovren or Virgil van Dijk?
Virgil van Dijk commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €2.0M). Dejan Lovren leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Virgil van Dijk is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 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 Virgil van Dijk is valued at €18.0M.