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Hotaru Yamaguchi vs Ao Tanaka

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

Data Verdict

Ao Tanaka commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €1.5M). Hotaru Yamaguchi leads in interceptions / 90. Ao Tanaka is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Ao Tanaka holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Hotaru Yamaguchi

Midfielder
Japan
€1.5M
35 years old
Ball-Winner
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Player B

Ao Tanaka

Midfielder
Japan
€10.0M
27 years old
Creator
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Playing Style Profiles

Hotaru Yamaguchi

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).

Ao Tanaka

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricHotaru YamaguchiAo TanakaEdge
Goals / 900.140.15
Assists / 900.000.08Ao
Shots / 901.341.30
Key passes / 900.371.52Ao
Passes (final 3rd) / 905.21
Tackles won / 901.21
Interceptions / 901.841.52Hotaru
Press intensity / 900.642.77Ao
Pass accuracy %71.4086.30Ao

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Hotaru Yamaguchi or Ao Tanaka?

Ao Tanaka commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €1.5M). Hotaru Yamaguchi leads in interceptions / 90. Ao Tanaka is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Ao Tanaka holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Hotaru Yamaguchi has a market value of €1.5M, while Ao Tanaka is valued at €10.0M.

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