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Donyell Malen vs Karim Adeyemi

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

Data Verdict

Karim Adeyemi commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €25.0M). Donyell Malen leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Karim Adeyemi is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Donyell Malen

Attacker
Netherlands
€25.0M
27 years old
Poacher
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Player B

Karim Adeyemi

Attacker
Germany
€60.0M
24 years old
Inside Forward
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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.

Karim Adeyemi

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.55 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDonyell MalenKarim AdeyemiEdge
Goals / 900.890.57Donyell
Assists / 900.110.38Karim
Shots / 904.772.28Donyell
Key passes / 900.330.76Karim
Passes (final 3rd) / 900.701.87Karim
Tackles won / 900.280.24
Press intensity / 900.631.42Karim
Pass accuracy %77.7071.90Donyell

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Donyell Malen or Karim Adeyemi?

Karim Adeyemi commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €25.0M). Donyell Malen leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Karim Adeyemi is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 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?

Donyell Malen has a market value of €25.0M, while Karim Adeyemi is valued at €60.0M.

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