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Dara O'Shea vs Jake O'Brien

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€15.0M vs €16.0M). Dara O'Shea leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Jake O'Brien is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Dara O'Shea holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Dara O'Shea

Defender
Republic of Ireland
€15.0M
27 years old
Ball-Playing
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Player B

Jake O'Brien

Defender
Republic of Ireland
€16.0M
24 years old
Defender
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Playing Style Profiles

Dara O'Shea

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.9 final-third passes/90), central to possession (81 touches/90), dominant in the air (3.7 aerials won/90, 66%) and uses long balls frequently (10.6/90).

Jake O'Brien

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 65%).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDara O'SheaJake O'BrienEdge
Goals / 900.020.03
Tackles won / 900.241.06Jake
Interceptions / 900.880.48Dara
Clearances / 906.344.21Dara
Press intensity / 901.931.73Dara
Pass accuracy %83.4073.80Dara

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Dara O'Shea or Jake O'Brien?

Both players are valued similarly (€15.0M vs €16.0M). Dara O'Shea leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Jake O'Brien is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Dara O'Shea holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Dara O'Shea has a market value of €15.0M, while Jake O'Brien is valued at €16.0M.

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