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Hayden Matthews vs Jake O'Brien

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

Data Verdict

Jake O'Brien commands a higher market value (€16.0M vs €1.5M). Hayden Matthews leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Jake O'Brien is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Hayden Matthews

Defender
Australia
€1.5M
21 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Jake O'Brien

Defender
Republic of Ireland
€16.0M
24 years old
Defender
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Playing Style Profiles

Hayden Matthews

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90).

Jake O'Brien

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 65%).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricHayden MatthewsJake O'BrienEdge
Goals / 900.000.03
Tackles won / 901.221.06Hayden
Interceptions / 901.470.48Hayden
Clearances / 907.134.21Hayden
Press intensity / 901.661.73Jake
Pass accuracy %60.0073.80Jake

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Hayden Matthews or Jake O'Brien?

Jake O'Brien commands a higher market value (€16.0M vs €1.5M). Hayden Matthews leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Jake O'Brien is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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?

Hayden Matthews has a market value of €1.5M, while Jake O'Brien is valued at €16.0M.

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