Declan Rice vs Cole Palmer
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€120.0M vs €110.0M). Declan Rice leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Cole Palmer is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Declan Rice holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Rice has quietly completed his transformation from defensive anchor to one of the Premier League's most complete midfielders—a player who wins aerial duels at a top-10% rate while simultaneously ranking in the top 10% for chance creation and progressive passing. That combination is genuinely rare.
Palmer has quietly become one of the most efficient pure scorers operating in the Premier League's midfield tier — a player who turns half-chances into headlines with a consistency that belongs to a different position entirely. His 0.57 goals per 90 sits in the top 5% among midfielders in the league, which isn't a rounding error — it's a structural trait.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Declan Rice | Cole Palmer | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.14 | 0.57 | Cole |
| Assists / 90 | 0.17 | 0.06 | Declan |
| Shots / 90 | 1.25 | 2.96 | Cole |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.05 | 1.28 | Declan |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.53 | 4.65 | Declan |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.04 | 0.61 | Declan |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.04 | 0.81 | Declan |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.77 | 2.00 | Declan |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.90 | 84.30 | Declan |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Declan Rice or Cole Palmer?
Both players are valued similarly (€120.0M vs €110.0M). Declan Rice leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Cole Palmer is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Declan Rice holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 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?
Declan Rice has a market value of €120.0M, while Cole Palmer is valued at €110.0M.