Declan Rice vs Granit Xhaka
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Declan Rice commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €10.0M). Declan Rice leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Granit Xhaka is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Declan Rice holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.1/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (11.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.8/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Declan Rice | Granit Xhaka | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.12 | 0.03 | Declan |
| Assists / 90 | 0.15 | 0.20 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.20 | 0.69 | Declan |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.91 | 1.13 | Declan |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.53 | 10.73 | Granit |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.04 | 0.95 | Declan |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.08 | 0.96 | Declan |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.69 | 2.82 | Granit |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.30 | 83.40 | 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 Granit Xhaka?
Declan Rice commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €10.0M). Declan Rice leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Granit Xhaka is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Declan Rice holds the statistical edge across 6 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?
Declan Rice has a market value of €120.0M, while Granit Xhaka is valued at €10.0M.