Filip Kostić vs Ivan Ilić
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ivan Ilić commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €3.5M). Filip Kostić leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Ivan Ilić is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Filip Kostić holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.59 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions, top 10% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league.
Ilić is the kind of midfielder who makes the game look slower than it is—not because he's languid, but because he's almost always in the right place before the problem arrives. His interceptions and key passes both sit in the top 20% of Serie A midfielders, a rare pairing that signals genuine two-way intelligence rather than a specialist's one-trick value.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Filip Kostić | Ivan Ilić | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.59 | 0.00 | Filip |
| Assists / 90 | 0.20 | 0.00 | Filip |
| Shots / 90 | 1.76 | 0.00 | Filip |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.95 | 1.73 | Filip |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.52 | 5.41 | Ivan |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.97 | 1.08 | Filip |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.78 | 1.30 | Ivan |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.95 | 2.37 | Filip |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.60 | 81.40 | Filip |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Filip Kostić or Ivan Ilić?
Ivan Ilić commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €3.5M). Filip Kostić leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Ivan Ilić is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Filip Kostić holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 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?
Filip Kostić has a market value of €3.5M, while Ivan Ilić is valued at €10.0M.