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Granit Xhaka vs Martín Zubimendi

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

Data Verdict

Martín Zubimendi commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €10.0M). Granit Xhaka leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Martín Zubimendi is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Granit Xhaka

Midfielder
Switzerland
€10.0M
33 years old
Metronome
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Player B

Martín Zubimendi

Midfielder
Spain
€80.0M
27 years old
Metronome
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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.

Martín Zubimendi

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricGranit XhakaMartín ZubimendiEdge
Goals / 900.030.15Martín
Assists / 900.200.03Granit
Shots / 900.690.83Martín
Key passes / 901.130.59Granit
Passes (final 3rd) / 9010.736.77Granit
Tackles won / 900.951.07Martín
Interceptions / 900.961.27Martín
Press intensity / 902.822.14Granit
Pass accuracy %83.4087.60Martín

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Granit Xhaka or Martín Zubimendi?

Martín Zubimendi commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €10.0M). Granit Xhaka leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Martín Zubimendi is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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 Martín Zubimendi is valued at €80.0M.

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