Harry Winks vs Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €5.0M). Harry Winks leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Winks remains one of English football's most misread midfielders—a former Premier League regular now quietly dominating the Championship's passing lanes with a precision and ground-level authority that most players at this level simply cannot match. His 65.4 passes per 90 puts him in the top 5% of Championship midfielders, yet the volume never dilutes the quality: 87.7% accuracy is not a recycling act, it's a metronome with direction.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (80 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (91 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Harry Winks | Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.04 | 0.11 | Pierre-Emile |
| Assists / 90 | 0.07 | 0.11 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.23 | 1.72 | Pierre-Emile |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.09 | 1.07 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 9.05 | 12.00 | Pierre-Emile |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.04 | 0.85 | Harry |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.77 | 0.96 | Pierre-Emile |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.80 | 2.46 | Harry |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.50 | 89.90 | Pierre-Emile |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Harry Winks or Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €5.0M). Harry Winks leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
Harry Winks has a market value of €5.0M, while Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is valued at €18.0M.