İlkay Gündoğan vs N'Golo Kanté
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
N'Golo Kanté commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €2.5M). İlkay Gündoğan leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. N'Golo Kanté is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, İlkay Gündoğan holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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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%).
Kanté remains a metronome, even if the relentless energy of his Leicester and Chelsea days has understandably mellowed. His 90% pass accuracy places him in the league's top 10%, indicative of a player focused on retaining possession and dictating tempo; he also delivers almost 58 passes per 90, another top-decile showing.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | İlkay Gündoğan | N'Golo Kanté | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.14 | 0.12 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.21 | 0.06 | İlkay |
| Shots / 90 | 0.76 | 0.46 | İlkay |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.52 | 1.09 | İlkay |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 7.28 | 6.26 | İlkay |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.26 | 1.03 | İlkay |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.83 | 1.26 | N'Golo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.50 | 3.13 | N'Golo |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.10 | 90.00 | 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 N'Golo Kanté?
N'Golo Kanté commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €2.5M). İlkay Gündoğan leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. N'Golo Kanté is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, İlkay Gündoğan holds the statistical edge across 6 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?
İlkay Gündoğan has a market value of €2.5M, while N'Golo Kanté is valued at €4.5M.