Jan Bednarek vs José Fonte
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Jan Bednarek commands a higher market value (€11.0M vs €5.6M). Jan Bednarek leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. José Fonte is stronger in clearances / 90. Overall, Jan Bednarek holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), heavily involved in possession (81 passes/90), central to possession (93 touches/90), dominant in the air (4.6 aerials won/90, 72%) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Fonte is what happens when a veteran defender distils decades of experience into pure positional intelligence—still reading the game better than men half his age in Liga Portugal. His duel win rate sits in the top 5% of league defenders, a figure that speaks to anticipation rather than athleticism; he's not beating opponents through pace, he's simply arriving first.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Jan Bednarek | José Fonte | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.07 | 0.06 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.31 | 0.32 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.56 | 0.88 | Jan |
| Clearances / 90 | 5.87 | 6.88 | José |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.64 | 1.23 | Jan |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.80 | 88.90 | Jan |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Jan Bednarek or José Fonte?
Jan Bednarek commands a higher market value (€11.0M vs €5.6M). Jan Bednarek leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. José Fonte is stronger in clearances / 90. Overall, Jan Bednarek holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 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?
Jan Bednarek has a market value of €11.0M, while José Fonte is valued at €5.6M.