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Donyell Malen vs Benjamin Sesko

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

Data Verdict

Benjamin Sesko commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €25.0M). Donyell Malen leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Benjamin Sesko is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Donyell Malen holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Donyell Malen

Attacker
Netherlands
€25.0M
27 years old
Poacher
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Player B

Benjamin Sesko

Attacker
Slovenia
€65.0M
22 years old
Target Man
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Playing Style Profiles

Donyell Malen

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Benjamin Sesko

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.60 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDonyell MalenBenjamin SeskoEdge
Goals / 900.890.60Donyell
Assists / 900.110.06Donyell
Shots / 904.773.35Donyell
Key passes / 900.330.55Benjamin
Passes (final 3rd) / 900.702.05Benjamin
Tackles won / 900.280.21Donyell
Press intensity / 900.630.91Benjamin
Pass accuracy %77.7067.80Donyell

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Donyell Malen or Benjamin Sesko?

Benjamin Sesko commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €25.0M). Donyell Malen leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Benjamin Sesko is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Donyell Malen holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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?

Donyell Malen has a market value of €25.0M, while Benjamin Sesko is valued at €65.0M.

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