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Joachim Andersen vs Kristoffer Ajer

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

Data Verdict

Joachim Andersen commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €18.0M). Joachim Andersen leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Kristoffer Ajer is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Joachim Andersen holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Joachim Andersen

Defender
Denmark
€25.0M
29 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Kristoffer Ajer

Defender
Norway
€18.0M
28 years old
Physical Stopper
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Playing Style Profiles

Joachim Andersen

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in possession (71 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (86 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (11.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Kristoffer Ajer

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJoachim AndersenKristoffer AjerEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 900.721.12Kristoffer
Interceptions / 901.130.83Joachim
Clearances / 907.165.73Joachim
Press intensity / 902.051.69Joachim
Pass accuracy %86.1079.50Joachim

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Joachim Andersen or Kristoffer Ajer?

Joachim Andersen commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €18.0M). Joachim Andersen leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Kristoffer Ajer is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Joachim Andersen holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Joachim Andersen has a market value of €25.0M, while Kristoffer Ajer is valued at €18.0M.

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