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Dayot Upamecano vs Castello Lukeba

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

Data Verdict

Dayot Upamecano commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €45.0M). Dayot Upamecano leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Castello Lukeba is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Dayot Upamecano

Defender
France
€70.0M
27 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Castello Lukeba

Defender
France
€45.0M
23 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Dayot Upamecano

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (82 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (94 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Castello Lukeba

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90), central to possession (82 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.8/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDayot UpamecanoCastello LukebaEdge
Goals / 900.090.15Castello
Tackles won / 901.350.50Dayot
Interceptions / 901.871.86
Clearances / 902.584.95Castello
Press intensity / 902.972.80Dayot
Pass accuracy %92.8089.80Dayot

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Dayot Upamecano or Castello Lukeba?

Dayot Upamecano commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €45.0M). Dayot Upamecano leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Castello Lukeba is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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?

Dayot Upamecano has a market value of €70.0M, while Castello Lukeba is valued at €45.0M.

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