Didier Ndong vs Mario Lemina
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Didier Ndong commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €5.0M). Didier Ndong leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Mario Lemina is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Mario Lemina holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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.
Lemina has carved out a second act in Turkish football that quietly tells the story of a midfielder who aged into exactly the role his athleticism once obscured. Operating in the Super Lig's middle tier, his 60.5 passes per 90 places him in the top 10% of league midfielders, and a 90% accuracy rate isn't just volume for volume's sake—it's controlled, functional circulation.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Didier Ndong | Mario Lemina | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.11 | Mario |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.05 | Mario |
| Shots / 90 | 0.00 | 1.18 | Mario |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.00 | 0.43 | Mario |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.74 | 5.41 | Didier |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.37 | 1.07 | Didier |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.00 | 1.55 | Mario |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.78 | 2.10 | Didier |
| Pass accuracy % | — | 89.70 | — |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Didier Ndong or Mario Lemina?
Didier Ndong commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €5.0M). Didier Ndong leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Mario Lemina is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Mario Lemina holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Didier Ndong has a market value of €20.0M, while Mario Lemina is valued at €5.0M.