Dennis Man vs Cody Gakpo
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Cody Gakpo commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €13.0M). Dennis Man leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Cody Gakpo is stronger in shots / 90. Overall, Dennis Man holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Man is the rare wide attacker who makes the team tick with the ball as much as he does without it—a creator disguised as a scorer. His assist rate sits in the top 5% of Eredivisie forwards, and his 39.3 passes per 90 minutes—also top 5%—reveal something counterintuitive: this isn't a dribbler who ignores teammates, it's a dribbler who combines.
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Dennis Man | Cody Gakpo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.38 | 0.24 | Dennis |
| Assists / 90 | 0.38 | 0.17 | Dennis |
| Shots / 90 | 2.59 | 2.89 | Cody |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.77 | 1.74 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.66 | 2.01 | Dennis |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.56 | 0.48 | Dennis |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.23 | 1.43 | Dennis |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.90 | 78.50 | Dennis |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Dennis Man or Cody Gakpo?
Cody Gakpo commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €13.0M). Dennis Man leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Cody Gakpo is stronger in shots / 90. Overall, Dennis Man 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?
Dennis Man has a market value of €13.0M, while Cody Gakpo is valued at €70.0M.