Dylan Mertens vs Thomas Bruns
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Dylan Mertens leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Thomas Bruns is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Dylan Mertens holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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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 an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.0/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Dylan Mertens | Thomas Bruns | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.08 | Thomas |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.52 | 1.40 | Dylan |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.76 | 0.66 | Dylan |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 6.27 | 5.84 | Dylan |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.90 | 1.13 | Dylan |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.57 | 0.74 | Thomas |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.26 | 2.22 | Dylan |
| Pass accuracy % | 66.70 | 75.90 | Thomas |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Dylan Mertens or Thomas Bruns?
Dylan Mertens leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Thomas Bruns is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Dylan Mertens 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?
Dylan Mertens has a market value of €100K, while Thomas Bruns is valued at N/A.