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Dan-Axel Zagadou vs Dayot Upamecano

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

Data Verdict

Dayot Upamecano commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €2.0M). Dan-Axel Zagadou leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Dayot Upamecano is stronger in goals / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Dan-Axel Zagadou

Defender
France
€2.0M
26 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Dayot Upamecano

Defender
France
€70.0M
27 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Dan-Axel Zagadou

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (70% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (84 passes/90).

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.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDan-Axel ZagadouDayot UpamecanoEdge
Goals / 900.000.09Dayot
Tackles won / 901.35
Interceptions / 902.131.87Dan-Axel
Clearances / 907.252.58Dan-Axel
Press intensity / 900.432.97Dayot
Pass accuracy %100.0092.80Dan-Axel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Dan-Axel Zagadou or Dayot Upamecano?

Dayot Upamecano commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €2.0M). Dan-Axel Zagadou leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Dayot Upamecano is stronger in goals / 90 and press intensity / 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?

Dan-Axel Zagadou has a market value of €2.0M, while Dayot Upamecano is valued at €70.0M.

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