Dimitri Payet vs Paul Pogba
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Dimitri Payet commands a higher market value (€29.3M vs €5.0M). Dimitri Payet leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Paul Pogba is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Payet remains one of football's great anachronisms—a creator who bends matches to his will through vision and technique rather than athleticism or industry. His 2.19 key passes per 90 places him in the top 20% of Serie A midfielders, and when you combine that with goals and assists both sitting in the same elite bracket, you're looking at a genuine output midfielder, not merely a facilitator.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.60 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.6/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Dimitri Payet | Paul Pogba | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.22 | 0.07 | Dimitri |
| Assists / 90 | 0.22 | 0.60 | Paul |
| Shots / 90 | 1.02 | 2.06 | Paul |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.19 | 1.60 | Dimitri |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.58 | 0.86 | Paul |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.20 | 0.33 | Paul |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.90 | 83.50 | Dimitri |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Dimitri Payet or Paul Pogba?
Dimitri Payet commands a higher market value (€29.3M vs €5.0M). Dimitri Payet leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Paul Pogba is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 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?
Dimitri Payet has a market value of €29.3M, while Paul Pogba is valued at €5.0M.