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Gustaf Nilsson vs Viktor Gyökeres

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Viktor Gyökeres commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €6.4M). Gustaf Nilsson leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Viktor Gyökeres is stronger in goals / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Gustaf Nilsson holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Gustaf Nilsson

Attacker
Sweden
€6.4M
28 years old
Prolific
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Player B

Viktor Gyökeres

Attacker
Sweden
€65.0M
27 years old
Poacher
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Playing Style Profiles

Gustaf Nilsson

Nilsson is the kind of striker who doesn't need the ball to hurt you—he just needs one moment inside the box. His shots-per-90 rank in the top 5% of the league, yet his passes-per-90 sits below average, which tells you everything: this is a man who conserves his involvement to maximise his impact.

Viktor Gyökeres

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.57 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricGustaf NilssonViktor GyökeresEdge
Goals / 900.440.57Viktor
Assists / 900.240.04Gustaf
Shots / 903.752.20Gustaf
Key passes / 900.980.78Gustaf
Passes (final 3rd) / 901.14
Tackles won / 900.24
Press intensity / 900.040.91Viktor
Pass accuracy %65.1062.00Gustaf

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Gustaf Nilsson or Viktor Gyökeres?

Viktor Gyökeres commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €6.4M). Gustaf Nilsson leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Viktor Gyökeres is stronger in goals / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Gustaf Nilsson holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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?

Gustaf Nilsson has a market value of €6.4M, while Viktor Gyökeres is valued at €65.0M.

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