RisingTransfers

Granit Xhaka vs Declan Rice

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

Data Verdict

Declan Rice commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €10.0M). Granit Xhaka leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and press intensity / 90. Declan Rice is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Declan Rice holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.

Based on per-90 statistics · How we compare players →

Player A

Granit Xhaka

Midfielder
Switzerland
€10.0M
33 years old
Metronome
Full profile →
Player B

Declan Rice

Midfielder
England
€120.0M
27 years old
Metronome
Full profile →

Playing Style Profiles

Granit Xhaka

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (11.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.8/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Declan Rice

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.1/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricGranit XhakaDeclan RiceEdge
Goals / 900.030.12Declan
Assists / 900.200.15
Shots / 900.691.20Declan
Key passes / 901.131.91Declan
Passes (final 3rd) / 9010.738.53Granit
Tackles won / 900.951.04Declan
Interceptions / 900.961.08Declan
Press intensity / 902.822.69Granit
Pass accuracy %83.4087.30Declan

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Granit Xhaka or Declan Rice?

Declan Rice commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €10.0M). Granit Xhaka leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and press intensity / 90. Declan Rice is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Declan Rice holds the statistical edge across 6 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?

Granit Xhaka has a market value of €10.0M, while Declan Rice is valued at €120.0M.

Explore More