Eddie Nketiah vs Hugo Ekitiké
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Hugo Ekitiké commands a higher market value (€85.0M vs €16.0M). Eddie Nketiah leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Hugo Ekitiké is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Eddie Nketiah holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Nketiah occupies a peculiar space in the Premier League's striker ecosystem — too technical to be a pure poacher, too limited physically to be a focal point, yet quietly effective in ways that don't immediately announce themselves. His 0.43 goals per 90 places him in the top 30% of attackers, respectable for someone operating with limited service and minutes.
A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.55 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Eddie Nketiah | Hugo Ekitiké | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.43 | 0.55 | Hugo |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.20 | Hugo |
| Shots / 90 | 3.25 | 3.23 | — |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.51 | 1.04 | Eddie |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.30 | 0.85 | Eddie |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.30 | 0.35 | Eddie |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.86 | 0.99 | Eddie |
| Pass accuracy % | 80.50 | 76.30 | Eddie |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Eddie Nketiah or Hugo Ekitiké?
Hugo Ekitiké commands a higher market value (€85.0M vs €16.0M). Eddie Nketiah leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Hugo Ekitiké is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Eddie Nketiah 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?
Eddie Nketiah has a market value of €16.0M, while Hugo Ekitiké is valued at €85.0M.