Dylan Mertens vs Ayoni Santos
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ayoni Santos commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €100K). Dylan Mertens leads in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Ayoni Santos is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Dylan Mertens | Ayoni Santos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.06 | Ayoni |
| Shots / 90 | 1.52 | 1.09 | Dylan |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.76 | 1.03 | Ayoni |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 6.27 | 4.27 | Dylan |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.90 | 1.92 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.57 | 0.91 | Ayoni |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.26 | 2.86 | Dylan |
| Pass accuracy % | 66.70 | 86.10 | Ayoni |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Dylan Mertens or Ayoni Santos?
Ayoni Santos commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €100K). Dylan Mertens leads in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Ayoni Santos 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?
Dylan Mertens has a market value of €100K, while Ayoni Santos is valued at €40.0M.