Franck Kessié vs Manu Koné
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Manu Koné commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €12.0M). Franck Kessié leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Manu Koné is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Manu Koné holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Kessié arrives in the Pro League carrying the ghost of a reputation built at Milan — and the numbers suggest he's not entirely done justifying it. His goalscoring rate sits in the top 20% among midfielders in this league, a quiet reminder that his engine-room presence still carries an attacking punch most box-to-box players in this division simply can't match.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Franck Kessié | Manu Koné | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.22 | 0.11 | Franck |
| Assists / 90 | 0.04 | 0.06 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.43 | 0.94 | Franck |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.74 | 0.99 | Manu |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.59 | 6.06 | Manu |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.74 | 1.02 | Manu |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.65 | 0.66 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.98 | 2.31 | Manu |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.10 | 91.50 | Manu |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Franck Kessié or Manu Koné?
Manu Koné commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €12.0M). Franck Kessié leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Manu Koné is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Manu Koné 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?
Franck Kessié has a market value of €12.0M, while Manu Koné is valued at €50.0M.