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David Alaba vs Marcus Kirchheiner

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

Data Verdict

David Alaba leads in pass accuracy %. Marcus Kirchheiner is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Marcus Kirchheiner holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

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Player A

David Alaba

Defender
Austria
€4.0M
33 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Marcus Kirchheiner

Defender
Denmark
N/A
29 years old
Ball-Playing
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Playing Style Profiles

David Alaba

David Olatukunbo Alaba is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

Marcus Kirchheiner

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (11.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (9.7/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDavid AlabaMarcus KirchheinerEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 901.47
Interceptions / 900.001.48Marcus
Clearances / 904.415.63Marcus
Press intensity / 902.292.66Marcus
Pass accuracy %91.9073.60David

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — David Alaba or Marcus Kirchheiner?

David Alaba leads in pass accuracy %. Marcus Kirchheiner is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Marcus Kirchheiner holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 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?

David Alaba has a market value of €4.0M, while Marcus Kirchheiner is valued at N/A.

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