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Ilia Gruev vs Sandro Tonali

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

Data Verdict

Sandro Tonali commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €9.0M). Ilia Gruev leads in assists / 90 and tackles won / 90. Sandro Tonali is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Sandro Tonali holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Ilia Gruev

Midfielder
Bulgaria
€9.0M
26 years old
Ball-Winner
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Player B

Sandro Tonali

Midfielder
Italy
€80.0M
26 years old
Ball-Winner
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Playing Style Profiles

Ilia Gruev

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (51 touches/90).

Sandro Tonali

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricIlia GruevSandro TonaliEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Assists / 900.200.07Ilia
Shots / 900.481.33Sandro
Key passes / 900.751.12Sandro
Passes (final 3rd) / 903.268.66Sandro
Tackles won / 900.900.83Ilia
Interceptions / 901.021.12Sandro
Press intensity / 901.942.66Sandro
Pass accuracy %89.9083.50Ilia

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Ilia Gruev or Sandro Tonali?

Sandro Tonali commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €9.0M). Ilia Gruev leads in assists / 90 and tackles won / 90. Sandro Tonali is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Sandro Tonali holds the statistical edge across 5 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?

Ilia Gruev has a market value of €9.0M, while Sandro Tonali is valued at €80.0M.

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