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Isaac Hayden vs Ryan Yates 

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

Data Verdict

Ryan Yates  commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €2.9M). Isaac Hayden leads in key passes / 90 and tackles won / 90. Ryan Yates  is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Isaac Hayden

Midfielder
England
€2.9M
31 years old
Defensive
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Player B

Ryan Yates 

Midfielder
England
€10.0M
28 years old
Ball-Winner
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Playing Style Profiles

Isaac Hayden

Hayden is the Championship’s premier aerial vacuum, a defensive midfielder who treats every long ball as a personal affront. While many anchors are content to sit and screen, he is hyper-proactive, ranking in the top 5% of the league for aerials won per 90 (2.47) and the top 20% for interceptions.

Ryan Yates 

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricIsaac HaydenRyan Yates Edge
Goals / 900.000.26Ryan
Assists / 900.120.26Ryan
Shots / 900.852.35Ryan
Key passes / 900.970.65Isaac
Passes (final 3rd) / 904.324.60Ryan
Tackles won / 901.231.15Isaac
Interceptions / 901.641.17Isaac
Press intensity / 902.231.82Isaac
Pass accuracy %77.6078.50Ryan

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Isaac Hayden or Ryan Yates ?

Ryan Yates  commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €2.9M). Isaac Hayden leads in key passes / 90 and tackles won / 90. Ryan Yates  is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 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?

Isaac Hayden has a market value of €2.9M, while Ryan Yates  is valued at €10.0M.

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