Frenkie de Jong vs Federico Valverde
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Federico Valverde commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €45.0M). Frenkie de Jong leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Federico Valverde is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Frenkie de Jong holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), heavily involved in possession (79 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.61 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.9 final-third passes/90), central to possession (90 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Frenkie de Jong | Federico Valverde | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.05 | Federico |
| Assists / 90 | 0.23 | 0.36 | Federico |
| Shots / 90 | 0.46 | 1.64 | Federico |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.99 | 1.43 | Frenkie |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 11.50 | 9.17 | Frenkie |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.96 | 0.89 | Frenkie |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.84 | 0.87 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.56 | 2.51 | Frenkie |
| Pass accuracy % | 94.10 | 89.80 | Frenkie |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Frenkie de Jong or Federico Valverde?
Federico Valverde commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €45.0M). Frenkie de Jong leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Federico Valverde is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Frenkie de Jong 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?
Frenkie de Jong has a market value of €45.0M, while Federico Valverde is valued at €120.0M.