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Ian Maatsen vs Josko Gvardiol 

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

Data Verdict

Josko Gvardiol  commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €25.0M). Ian Maatsen leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Josko Gvardiol  is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Ian Maatsen

Defender
Netherlands
€25.0M
24 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Josko Gvardiol 

Defender
Croatia
€70.0M
24 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Ian Maatsen

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Josko Gvardiol 

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (69 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (82 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.3/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricIan MaatsenJosko Gvardiol Edge
Goals / 900.000.14Josko
Tackles won / 901.860.90Ian
Interceptions / 901.020.90Ian
Clearances / 903.354.14Josko
Press intensity / 902.621.89Ian
Pass accuracy %85.8089.70Josko

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Ian Maatsen or Josko Gvardiol ?

Josko Gvardiol  commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €25.0M). Ian Maatsen leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Josko Gvardiol  is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 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?

Ian Maatsen has a market value of €25.0M, while Josko Gvardiol  is valued at €70.0M.

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