Didier Ndong vs Pepelu
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Didier Ndong commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €9.0M). Didier Ndong leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Pepelu is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Pepelu holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Ndong is the kind of midfielder who doesn't announce himself loudly but quietly holds a midfield together through sheer positional discipline and relentless work rate. Operating in the Persian Gulf Pro League for a top-tier side, he sits above average across virtually every meaningful category—passing volume, interceptions, tackles, pressing intensity—which tells you this is a player pulling multiple levers simultaneously rather than excelling at one trick.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.2/90) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Didier Ndong | Pepelu | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.10 | Pepelu |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.00 | 1.07 | Pepelu |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.00 | 0.88 | Pepelu |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.74 | 9.79 | Pepelu |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.37 | 1.32 | Didier |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.00 | 0.92 | Pepelu |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.78 | 2.85 | Didier |
| Pass accuracy % | — | 86.60 | — |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Didier Ndong or Pepelu?
Didier Ndong commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €9.0M). Didier Ndong leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Pepelu is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Pepelu holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
Didier Ndong has a market value of €20.0M, while Pepelu is valued at €9.0M.