İlkay Gündoğan vs Lucas Torreira
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Lucas Torreira commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €2.5M). İlkay Gündoğan leads in key passes / 90 and tackles won / 90. Lucas Torreira is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Gündoğan remains the ultimate metronome, a player who treats the football like a precious heirloom while simultaneously using it as a scalpel to dissect defensive blocks. Operating in the Super Lig, he has become the division’s undisputed gravitational center, ranking in the top 5% for both pass volume (70.2/90) and accuracy (92.9%).
Torreira remains one of European football's most fascinating career arcs—a former Arsenal and Atlético midfielder now orchestrating from a B-tier Turkish setup, yet still playing like someone who never left the elite. His passing volume is extraordinary: 62.8 passes per 90 puts him in the top 5% of Super Lig midfielders, and crucially, he's doing it at 90% accuracy—not just recycling, but progressing the ball with purpose into the final third at a top-20% rate.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | İlkay Gündoğan | Lucas Torreira | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.14 | 0.12 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.21 | 0.16 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.76 | 0.89 | Lucas |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.52 | 0.97 | İlkay |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 7.28 | 7.82 | Lucas |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.26 | 1.21 | İlkay |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.83 | 0.89 | Lucas |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.50 | 2.52 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.10 | 90.20 | İlkay |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — İlkay Gündoğan or Lucas Torreira?
Lucas Torreira commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €2.5M). İlkay Gündoğan leads in key passes / 90 and tackles won / 90. Lucas Torreira is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 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?
İlkay Gündoğan has a market value of €2.5M, while Lucas Torreira is valued at €12.0M.