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David Turnbull vs Nicolai Poulsen

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

Data Verdict

David Turnbull leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, David Turnbull holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

David Turnbull

Midfielder
Scotland
€3.0M
26 years old
Metronome
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Player B

Nicolai Poulsen

Midfielder
Denmark
N/A
32 years old
Metronome
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Playing Style Profiles

David Turnbull

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (68 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.5 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Nicolai Poulsen

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.8 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (70 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDavid TurnbullNicolai PoulsenEdge
Goals / 900.100.00David
Assists / 900.190.17
Shots / 902.130.76David
Key passes / 901.451.01David
Passes (final 3rd) / 907.92
Tackles won / 900.99
Interceptions / 901.021.01
Press intensity / 902.952.16David
Pass accuracy %91.2080.70David

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — David Turnbull or Nicolai Poulsen?

David Turnbull leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, David Turnbull holds the statistical edge across 5 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?

David Turnbull has a market value of €3.0M, while Nicolai Poulsen is valued at N/A.

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