Ezequiel Ponce vs Akor Adams
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ezequiel Ponce commands a higher market value (€9.0M vs €5.5M). Ezequiel Ponce leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Akor Adams is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Akor Adams holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Ponce is the rare MFA attacker who earns his wages almost exclusively through one ruthless act: putting the ball in the net. His 0.34 goals per 90 places him in the top 20% of MLS midfielders, a striking figure when you consider everything else around it is ordinary or worse.
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.48 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Ezequiel Ponce | Akor Adams | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.48 | Akor |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.08 | Akor |
| Shots / 90 | 1.76 | 2.81 | Akor |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.54 | 0.24 | Ezequiel |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 1.90 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.12 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.00 | 0.08 | Akor |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.09 | 1.05 | Akor |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.30 | 63.10 | Ezequiel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Ezequiel Ponce or Akor Adams?
Ezequiel Ponce commands a higher market value (€9.0M vs €5.5M). Ezequiel Ponce leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Akor Adams is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Akor Adams 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?
Ezequiel Ponce has a market value of €9.0M, while Akor Adams is valued at €5.5M.